President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has accused Peter Obi of making misleading claims about borrowing during his time as governor of Anambra State.
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Bwala made the allegation on Friday while reacting to criticism of the Tinubu administration over its borrowing activities.
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The presidential aide claimed that Obi obtained loans while serving as governor and later gave Nigerians an inaccurate account of the state’s borrowing record.
Bwala said the issue should be considered alongside Obi’s current political positions and promises as he seeks the presidency in the 2027 general election.
He also questioned the difference between what Obi currently promises Nigerians and his record while governing Anambra State.
According to Bwala, the former governor’s past record would remain relevant in assessing his political ambitions. He added that more documents and records concerning Obi’s tenure would be made public in the coming days.
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The latest exchange adds to the growing political disagreement between the Presidency and Obi, who is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election.
Bwala’s comments came after Obi and his supporters criticised the Federal Government over its borrowing and management of the economy.
The presidential aide has previously challenged Obi over Anambra’s debt position, accusing the former governor of increasing the state’s debt stock while in office.
However, the latest allegations contained in the report were not accompanied by specific details of the loans allegedly obtained by Obi or supporting documents showing that he deliberately misrepresented the state’s debt position.
The dispute is coming as political parties and their candidates intensify exchanges ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with the records of previous administrations increasingly becoming part of the debate over who should lead the country.
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