The political divide between the Anambra State Government and former governor Peter Obi has taken a fresh turn, with the state administration urging supporters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to reject Obi and his political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a message issued on Monday through its official X account, the state government appealed to APGA members to remain loyal to the party and resist what it described as an attempt to weaken its political base.
The statement, titled “A Betrayal Alert for Ndi APGA,” specifically targeted Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing their emergence as a threat to APGA’s continued influence in Anambra.
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The government accused Obi of turning against APGA after benefiting from the party’s platform to become governor of the state.
It alleged that his political activities since his departure from APGA in 2014 had been aimed at weakening the party.
The administration further argued that APGA supporters should not allow Obi to regain political influence in Anambra through the NDC.
“A vote for Peter Obi and the NDC is a vote to kill APGA,” the government declared.
It also urged party members to remain committed to APGA, saying: “Do not be deceived by a man who abandoned his own house. Anambra is APGA. Ndi APGA, defend your home. Resist the NDC.”
Obi’s Political Journey
Obi’s relationship with APGA dates back to his governorship of Anambra State. He governed the state for eight years after emerging as the party’s candidate and went on to become one of its best-known political figures.
After leaving office in March 2014, Obi moved away from APGA and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) later that year.
He eventually left the PDP in 2022 and became the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 election.
The former governor secured third place in the presidential contest, with Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging victorious ahead of Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.
Obi’s political journey continued after the election. He left the Labour Party in December 2025 and moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He later became part of the political arrangement involving former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso under the NDC ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
Soludo, Obi Dispute Over State Finances
The renewed clash between Obi and the Anambra government also comes amid a disagreement over the state’s finances.
The issue intensified in September when Finance Commissioner Izuchukwu Okafor said Anambra was still meeting financial obligations arising from loans secured by previous administrations.
Obi pushed back against the claim, maintaining that his administration did not leave behind unpaid salaries, pensions or debts owed to contractors.
He also said his government left N2.1 billion in ecological funds for its successor.
Officials in the Soludo administration subsequently disputed aspects of Obi’s account.
Information and Value Reorientation Commissioner Law Mefor alleged that the state inherited $123.77 million in external debt from the former governor’s administration.
Mefor also questioned Obi’s account of the ecological funds, saying the government could not find evidence supporting the claim that N2.1 billion had been deposited with First Bank.
The dispute adds another layer to the political rivalry between Obi and Soludo, both of whom have strong political roots in Anambra.
With the 2027 elections approaching, the latest exchange suggests that the contest for political influence in the state could become increasingly intense, particularly as APGA seeks to retain its hold on Anambra while Obi and the NDC attempt to expand their support base.
