The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has released a copy of the 2014 financial handover document prepared by former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
Tanko shared the document on X on Wednesday amid the ongoing dispute between Obi and the Anambra State Government over the debts and financial obligations inherited by successive administrations.
The report, dated March 17, 2014, was addressed to Willie Obiano, who succeeded Obi as governor. It contained details of the state’s financial position as of March 14, 2014, the final working day of Obi’s administration.
According to the document, the state had local investments valued at ₦27 billion, while its foreign currency investment of $156 million was put at ₦26.5 billion.
It also listed certified balances belonging to the state and its Ministries, Departments and Agencies at over ₦28.16 billion, alongside a ₦10 billion refund approved by the Federal Government.
The combined figure was stated as ₦91.66 billion.
The report, however, estimated the state’s outstanding obligations at ₦5 billion, covering March salaries, pensions, gratuities and certificates for projects that had already been executed and certified.
After the estimated liabilities were deducted, the document recorded a net balance of approximately ₦86.67 billion.
In the accompanying letter to Obiano, Obi stated that he was forwarding the summary of the state’s financial position because March 14, 2014, marked the end of his administration.
The development comes against the backdrop of claims by the Anambra State Government that it continues to service loans inherited from earlier administrations, including those incurred during the tenures of Obi and Obiano.
Obi has disputed the claims, maintaining that his administration did not leave unpaid salaries, pensions or gratuities, or outstanding liabilities to contractors for duly executed and certified projects.
Challenging anyone with evidence to the contrary, Obi reportedly said, “If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning.”
The Anambra State Government has maintained its position in the debt controversy.
