“Obiano Took Over From Peter Obi, He Got The Document; He Got The Bank Certification – Obaze Reveals

In a video shared by ARISE NEWS on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Chief Oseloka Henry Obaze, a former Secretary to the Anambra State Government, has spoken about the transition of power from former Governor Peter Obi to his successor, Willie Obiano, amid concerns over the political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obaze, who is a member of the New Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Advisory Committee, made the remarks during an interview, where he discussed Nigeria’s political climate, the treatment of opposition parties and the importance of protecting democratic institutions.

Speaking during the programme, Obaze drew attention to the transfer of government from Obi to Obiano, recalling that the latter took over the administration and received the relevant documents and financial records.

He said: “Obiano took over from Peter Obi. He got the document. He got the bank certification.”

The statement came as Obaze addressed issues surrounding political accountability and the need for transparency in public office. His comments also formed part of a wider discussion about the responsibilities of political leaders and the importance of respecting established democratic processes.

Obaze expressed concern that Nigeria’s democracy was facing serious challenges ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly over what he described as growing intimidation of opposition figures and parties.

He alleged that opposition groups, including the NDC, African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP), had faced attacks and other forms of pressure in different parts of the country.

The former Anambra government official also raised concerns about alleged threats against opposition campaigns, arguing that political parties should be allowed to organise meetings, engage voters and campaign without intimidation.

He further pointed to the economic difficulties confronting Nigerians, including rising food prices, transportation costs, fuel prices and healthcare expenses. According to him, the worsening cost of living has left many citizens struggling to meet basic needs.

Obaze warned that economic hardship could make unemployed youths and vulnerable Nigerians more susceptible to political inducement during elections.

He also alleged that some politicians were attempting to influence electoral outcomes through financial offers and arrangements aimed at securing votes in particular polling units.

He maintained that such practices, if established, would undermine the credibility of elections and weaken public confidence in democratic institutions.

Obaze called for a political environment in which opposition parties could operate freely and citizens could make electoral choices without pressure, intimidation or financial inducement.

He stressed that protecting democracy ahead of 2027 would require respect for the rule of law, accountability and equal opportunities for all political parties.

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