NDC defends Obi's record, attacks Tinubu's borrowing in 2027 preview
NDC fires back at Tinubu's criticism of Peter Obi over Anambra erosion, framing the 2027 contest as a choice between fiscal prudence and borrowing-dependent governance. In a statement by campaign spokesperson Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the party says Obi-Kwankwaso's mission targets the "erosion of Nigeria's commonwealth"—mismanagement, excessive borrowing, and poor accountability—rather than just environmental challenges.
The NDC contrasts Obi's and Tinubu's gubernatorial records: Obi allegedly left Anambra in 2014 with investments worth $500 million, including $156 million in dollar bonds, while Lagos' external debt stood at $190.43 million when Tinubu exited in 2007 per DMO data. The party also attacks Tinubu's Lagos pension law granting former governors lifetime benefits—houses in Lagos and Abuja, multiple vehicles, medical care, and domestic staff—claiming a later administration had to review it. Obi, they say, created no such pension scheme.
On the erosion charge, NDC cites Obi's launch of the World Bank-backed NEWMAP project in Anambra, drainage systems on state roads, and concrete flood controls in Adazi Nnukwu, Amawbia, and Umuoji. The party warns that Nigeria's current borrowing trajectory mirrors historical collapses—Ottoman Empire, Egypt, Argentina, Zambia—and argues the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket offers a departure toward accountable, productive investment.
As 2027 positioning hardens, the core question emerges: will voters prioritize documented fiscal records or incumbent infrastructure?