Name One Governor Who Left Money He Could’ve Stolen In Govt Account Since 1999 Aside From Obi- Ameh

According to a statement shared on X on Sunday, November 8, 2026, former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Peter Ameh, has challenged critics of Peter Obi to identify other Nigerian governors with records comparable to those he attributed to the former Anambra State governor.

Ameh made the remarks as political activities gradually build towards the 2027 general election, which will be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In his post, the NDC chieftain questioned the criticism directed at Obi, who is the party’s presidential candidate. He argued that discussions about the former governor’s record should focus on governance and public accountability rather than religious, ethnic or other personal considerations.

Ameh particularly drew attention to Obi’s decision not to collect a pension after leaving office and his claims about the financial position of Anambra State at the end of his administration.

He challenged those questioning Obi’s public service record to identify other former governors who had taken similar steps, insisting that Nigerians should examine the records of political leaders before forming opinions about them.

“Name two governors who refused to collect pension. Name one governor who left money he could have stolen behind in government accounts since 1999 aside from Peter Obi”.

He also urged Nigerians to look beyond religious differences, ethnic identity and what he described as primordial sentiments when assessing political leaders and their records in public office.

The former IPAC chairman’s intervention adds to the ongoing political debate surrounding Obi’s previous administration in Anambra State and his prospects ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

His comments also reflect the efforts by political figures associated with the NDC to defend their presidential candidate against criticism while drawing attention to his record as a former governor.

However, Ameh’s challenge represents his position in the political debate, and the claims concerning governors’ pension decisions and state finances require independent examination of relevant public records.

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