Rufai Oseni Questions Anambra Debt Figures, Points To Funds Peter Obi Reportedly Left Behind

• Arise News journalist Rufai Oseni has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and the state government over loans allegedly contracted during Obi’s administration.
• Oseni argued that even if Obi had collected the loans claimed by the government, the foreign-currency funds he reportedly left behind would, in his view, have been sufficient to offset the debt.

Arise News journalist Rufai Oseni has weighed in on the ongoing controversy over loans linked to former Anambra State governor Peter Obi’s administration.

Speaking on the issue on Friday morning, Oseni said that even if the loan claims by the Anambra State Government were accepted, the foreign-currency funds Obi reportedly left behind could have covered the debt.

“Let’s assume Peter Obi actually collected the loan, as the Anambra State Government claims. If you remove the amount he left in the state’s account before leaving office, the foreign currency alone would be enough to clear the entire debt Governor Soludo claims he owes, unless there is another debt they are yet to show Nigerians.” Rufai said

The comment comes amid a renewed dispute over Anambra’s financial position when Obi left office in 2014.

The state government has said Obi’s administration contracted eight external loans between 2007 and 2013, with a combined value of $123.77 million. According to the government, $92.35 million remained outstanding as of June 30, 2026, translating to about ₦127.37 billion.

Obi’s camp has pushed back against the claims, with a 2014 handover report attributed to the former governor showing ₦91.67 billion in listed balances and investments, including a foreign-currency investment valued at US$156 million. After estimated liabilities were deducted, the report recorded a net balance of ₦86.67 billion.

The figures have since become a major point of disagreement, with the two sides presenting different interpretations of the state’s financial records and outstanding obligations.

@TechyDoctor: Till today Peter obi investment is still yielding interest for Anambra state via IGR

@Ego_Laa_Nsi: Soludo keep searching….

@dazzy4real2000: Peter Obi should not come an answer any questions concerning this. His spoke person can do that on his behalf. Other presidential candidates with all the allegations on them they never respond or try to clarify

@ObidientAgbero: Those APC data bois don’t have the brain to think it is just pure hate programmed by the APC

@warhorn10: In case you’re seeing my page for the first time. Soludo is busy doing nothing in The state God bless you

@ademolailesanm6: Foolish people always looking for a way to drag him down

@uB9cest: Don’t mind dem o …always ready to pounce like a hungry lion.. but their drug baron n missing president who has no clue on d future of basic needs of Nigerians dy can’t even question him…

@TemmyCakesss: My president ❤️

@louisfego2: Stfu Oseni. Why do you always like to assume for Mr Peter Obi?

@punterification: Everybody owes, no one is saying taking a loan is bad. The crux of the matter is that he lied. If he could lie about this then how many lies has he told…?!!

@Citytrendsw: If that claim is accurate, the figures should be publicly reconciled. Nigerians deserve clear records, not competing narratives.

@supaswitch92: Ruffy on 🔥🔥

@RobertOlusbbw7: We aren’t all stupid here

@Ayostories22021: DMO is federal o

@JBlunth: Try invite Tinubu nah When!!!

@_OfficialDika: Obi is coming