Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has said there is no rift between him and Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo.
Obi made this known on Friday, September 25, while addressing members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors on the controversy surrounding claims by the Soludo administration that his predecessor left debts for the state.
The former Anambra governor said he and Soludo remain close despite their political differences, adding that they would continue to embrace each other whenever they meet.
Obi also maintained that he did not leave any debt for Anambra State at the end of his tenure. He said his administration instead left about $150 million in savings.
“I and my wife are godparents to Soludo’s children. We are that close, so we are not quarrelling and we will never quarrel,” Obi said.
“If I see him any day, I will hug him. If they say anything, I will answer them and, like I said yesterday, I did not leave debt in Anambra State.
“Thank God Otti confirmed this morning during an interview on Arise TV. I left $150 million in savings. No other governor has left dollars. If you see one, tell me.”
Obi served as Anambra State governor from 2006 to 2013 before handing over to his successor.
His comments come amid renewed public debate over the financial position of Anambra State under his administration and subsequent governments.
