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ON THE ANAMBRA DEBT QUESTION
I have remained silent over the past few days because I have been grieving the loss of my very dear elder brother and friend, Chief Okey Ezeibe. However, the time has come for me to address some of the matters that have occupied public discussion in recent days.
I respectfully urge everyone to concentrate on the existential challenges confronting Nigeria and the hardships endured by its citizens, rather than on the needless distractions that have become widespread in our politics.
I wish to assure the public that I have no disagreement with my dear elder brother, Governor Soludo, or with any governor in Nigeria. I am not seeking the office of governor in any state, and I will not seek that position again, even if the Constitution is amended.
Accordingly, I appeal to governors to support whichever presidential candidate they choose while also permitting and assisting other presidential candidates and contenders for other offices to campaign freely and without interruption in their states. Ultimately, voters should be allowed to determine whom they wish to serve them.
Regarding the multilateral funding inaccurately described as “debt owed by Peter Obi” in Anambra State, I wish to state unequivocally:
As Governor of Anambra State, I did not approach any financial institution to borrow funds or issue a bond on behalf of the state. Indeed, at his farewell ceremony, the then Director-General of the DMO, Abraham Nwankwo, appointed me chairman and declared that, during his 10 years in office, I was the only state governor who had not approached him for a loan facility.
When I left office, the Anambra State Government owed no unpaid salaries, gratuities, or pensions. Neither did it owe any contractor or supplier who had completed work that the government had verified and certified.
Regarding development financing from the World Bank, these are concessionary development-support funds secured by the Federal Government for states selected by it to address specific needs. Repayment is spread over 25 to 30 years.
The Anambra State Government must therefore differentiate among three separate figures: the total amount approved for the multiyear development program; the amount Anambra State actually drew during my tenure; and the funding balance outstanding when I handed over on 17 March 2014.
The government has combined these distinct categories, added them together, and described the resulting US$123.77 million as “loans left by Peter Obi.” That is an incorrect application of public-sector accounting.
The eight facilities identified were primarily World Bank and IFAD development programs negotiated by the Federal Government, with participating states receiving access to the funds through subsidiary arrangements. They were not conventional commercial loans that I personally secured during my tenure.
This does not suggest that Anambra had no repayment responsibilities; rather, each facility must be examined in light of its approval, effectiveness, drawdown, and repayment record.
The clearest contradiction appears in the government’s own figures. It states that the original facilities amounted to approximately US$123.77 million and that US$92.35 million remained outstanding in June 2026. However, the DMO’s published records showed Anambra’s total external debt at approximately US$18 million when I began my tenure in March 2006, about US$30 million in March 2014, when I left office, and approximately US$45.15 million as of 31 December 2014, nine months after my departure.
The Anambra State Government must therefore clarify how a state whose recorded external debt was about US$30 million in March 2014 and US$45.15 million in December 2014 could supposedly have inherited US$123.77 million from Peter Obi, who left office in March of that same year.
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FLESH AND BLOOD
Premieres October 1st on Black Media Brands Studios (YouTube).
Starring:
Yetunde Sani,
Mayowa Afolabi,
Alabi Boluwaji Victor,
Anuoluwapo Adeyemi,
Samuel Aina.
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In the UK and U.S., We Have No Clue Who the Chair of the Electoral Commission Is; Results Come From the Media Monitoring Elections - Utomi
If INEC tells us that people cannot bring things to make elections transparent, then they are criminals who don’t want the elections to be transparent. There should be body cams and live streams from every polling booth in the country. If they don’t want it, Nigerians should take over their country.
Prof. Pat Utomi, Member, Movement for Credible Elections
My open letter to HE, Peter Obi.
Dear Sir @PeterObi,
Many people believe that one of the reasons some politicians gain respect is because they are not seen as openly buying votes or sharing money for political loyalty.
If you want to build a stronger movement without going down that route, money can still be a very powerful tool when it is spent in smart and transparent ways.
First, you can invest heavily in grassroots organization. Elections are often won at the local level, not just on television or social media.
Building offices in communities, training volunteers, and supporting coordinators in different wards and polling units costs money.
The more organized your campaign is, the easier it becomes to reach ordinary voters and communicate its message effectively.
Another area where finance can make a difference is voter education. Many voters do not fully understand the policies or plans being proposed by you.
Funding town hall meetings, community engagements, policy booklets, radio programs, and online content can help bridge that gap.
When people understand what you stand for, they are more likely to support you based on ideas rather than emotions.
Technology is also important. Your campaign can spend money developing strong digital platforms, voter databases, mobile apps, and communication systems.
These tools help campaigns stay connected with supporters, respond quickly to issues, and mobilize people during elections. In today's world, a weak digital presence can be a major disadvantage.
Research is another area that is often overlooked. Good campaigns spend resources understanding what concerns people the most.
Whether it is unemployment, insecurity, inflation, education, or healthcare, knowing what voters care about allows you to focus on the issues that matter instead of guessing. Some politicians spend too much time talking and hating on you, and too little time listening to the masses.
Finance can also be used to attract competent professionals. A serious campaign needs economists, policy experts, communication specialists, legal advisers, and organizers.
While passion is important, expertise matters too. Having the right team can improve your quality of policy proposals and public communication.
In addition, your campaign can support community service initiatives that are completely legal and transparent. For example, sponsoring public discussions, skills training programs, health awareness campaigns, or environmental projects.
If done genuinely and not as vote-buying, such activities can help people see that the "OK" or "OBIDIENT" movement is interested in solving problems rather than appearing only during election season.
Finally, transparency itself can become a political asset. If you publicly disclose donations, expenditures, and campaign finances, it may help earn trust from voters who are tired of secrecy and corruption.
Trust is difficult to buy, but openness can help build it over time.
At the end of the day, money alone does not win elections. However, money spent on organization, communication, research, technology, and public engagement can significantly strengthen your campaign.
The difference is that instead of using finance to influence voters directly, it is being used to build credibility, improve outreach, and create a more effective political movement.
The two approaches may cost money, but they are not the same thing at all.
Regards,
End.
You can't walk away from every violent situation with your girlfriend or wife.
And you shouldn't.
Quarrels are part of relationship or marriage.
You are the man who is the leader and must look for ways to deescalate the situation.
And then you assess the genesis of it and learn from it.
Women are naturally strong headed and daring.
Especially to men that have seen their nakedness.
You'll never find a perfect woman.
But you must find a woman that you can lead and she'll learn to be submissive to you as a wife.
Because submission is earned and not a given just because you're her husband.
A woman does not automatically become a submissive wife just because you have married her.
How you lead her will determine how well she'll be submissive to you.
So you need to prepare your mind.
Women will always act like adult babies.
Will you disown your child just because he or she is throwing some tantrums?
Women throw tantrums frequently.
As long as she's with the man who she sees as her boyfriend or husband.
Stop judging women romantically from the way your female colleagues or bosses behave in the office.
End.
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Something is coming
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"FLESH AND BLOOD" - a raw Nigerian drama about secrets, survival, and the price of the past.
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Something is coming
On October 1st, Black Media Brands Studios drops a story that will not let you look away.
"FLESH AND BLOOD" - a raw Nigerian drama about secrets, survival, and the price of the past.
Only on our YouTube channel. Set a reminder.
#FleshAndBlood#BMBStudios
Please let’s rally around our beloved Sir Taiwo Hassan, who is currently facing a serious health challenge battling cancer. 💔
As shared by his family, they are NOT looking for money or financial support. What they urgently need is medical direction.
They are searching for recommendations for standard hospitals, specialists, or advanced treatment centers anywhere in the world that can review his files and offer treatment options right now.If you know someone who knows someone in the oncology space, or a medical avenue that can assist please help reach out to his family immediately.
Let’s share this until it reaches the right hands! 🙏