I Was Secretary To Obiano’s Govt, I Know How Much Was Spent In His First 100 Days In Office -Obaze

Oseloka Obaze, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Advisory Council, has said he knows the amount of money former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi left behind for his successor, Willie Obiano.

Obaze made the statement during an interview on Arise TV, explaining that his position as Secretary to the State Government under Obiano gave him access to information about the finances inherited by the administration.

While addressing the controversy surrounding the funds Obi reportedly left behind, Obaze referred to an open letter written by Alex Otti, who was managing director of the bank where the money was allegedly kept at the time and is now the Governor of Abia State.

According to Obaze, Otti had confirmed in the letter that the money mentioned by Obi was domiciled in the bank and properly invested for the benefit of the incoming administration.

Obaze also claimed that he had firsthand knowledge of how the Obiano administration managed the inherited funds, particularly during its first 100 days in office.

He said the former governor spent less than ₦100 million during that period, despite the funds reportedly made available by his predecessor.

In his words, “Governor Alex Otti, who was then an MD of the bank, did write an open letter saying that, as far as he knows, the money mentioned by Peter Obi was domiciled in the account and it was invested properly for those who came after. How they managed the money, I can tell you. I was secretary to Obiano’s government. I know how much was spent in the first 100 days of his administration, and he hadn’t even spent a hundred million.”

Obaze further recalled an alleged conversation between Obiano and the then governor of Taraba State, during which Obiano was reportedly asked how he financed the construction of an airport.

According to Obaze, Obiano responded that the money used for the project had been left behind by his predecessor, Peter Obi.

He subsequently questioned why the claim about Obi leaving funds for the next administration was now being disputed.

“Why would they accept that Peter Obi left money, and when it became convenient, they start being in denial?” he asked.

Watch the video from stamp time 25:24 To 25:50 HERE

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