The Anambra State Government has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of working against the interests of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and urged voters in the state to reject him in the 2027 general election.
The state government made the call on Monday through its official X account, managed by the New Media office of Governor Charles Soludo.
In its post, the government alleged that Obi had worked to weaken APGA since leaving the party and claimed that President Bola Tinubu had supported the party at a time Obi backed opposition forces.
The state government therefore urged APGA supporters in Anambra to remain loyal to the party and resist Obi and the NDC in the 2027 election.
The development comes against the backdrop of Soludo’s previously declared support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
In 2025, Soludo said his support for Tinubu was based partly on their long-standing relationship and the economic reforms being implemented by the President. He also called for cooperation among progressive political parties to strengthen democratic governance and economic development.
APGA subsequently endorsed Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election in July.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara, said the decision followed consultations within the party and a resolution by its National Executive Committee. He also said the absence of the party’s presidential candidate’s name from the Independent National Electoral Commission nomination portal should not be interpreted as non-compliance with electoral requirements.
The latest dispute between the Anambra government and Obi also comes amid disagreements over financial obligations linked to projects implemented during Obi’s tenure as governor of the state.
Obi recently rejected claims that about $123.77 million in outstanding obligations should be described as loans incurred by him as governor. He argued that the funds were connected to World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development programmes negotiated by the Federal Government and accessed by participating states through subsidiary arrangements.
The former governor said the figures being cited should be distinguished between the amounts approved, funds actually drawn and balances outstanding when he left office.
He also maintained that he did not personally obtain loans from financial institutions or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra State.
Obi had not, however, responded to the state government’s latest allegation that he betrayed APGA as of the time of filing the report.