The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has released a copy of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s 2014 handover report, showing the state’s financial position when he handed over to Willie Obiano.
Tanko posted the document on X on Wednesday as the dispute between Obi and the Anambra State Government over inherited debts and financial obligations continues.
Dated March 17, 2014, the report was addressed to Obiano and covered the state’s finances as of the close of business on March 14, 2014.
Obi listed “Local Investments as at March 14, 2014 — ₦27,000,000,000.00; Foreign Currency Investment (US$156m) — ₦26,500,000,000.00; Certified State/MDAs Balances — ₦28,165,985,574.06; FGN Approved Refund — ₦10,000,000,000.00.”
The figures totalled “₦91,665,985,574.06.”
The report also put “Estimated liability including March salaries, pension and gratuity as well as, approved certificates of already executed projects” at “₦5,000,000,000.00,” leaving a “NET BALANCE” of “₦86,665,985,574.06.”
In his letter to Obiano, Obi wrote, “As Friday 14 March, 2014 was the final working day of my Administration, I also forward herewith, the summary of the full financial statement of Anambra State (copies of which are herein attached) as at close of business on that day.”
The report comes after the state government said it is still servicing loans inherited from previous administrations, including those under Obi and Obiano.
Obi rejected the claims, saying his administration left no unpaid salaries, pensions, gratuities or liabilities to contractors for completed and certified projects.
The government has maintained its position, while Obi said, “If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning.”
