“I Served Anambra Well,” Obiano Says Regarding Accusations of Corruption

Willie Obiano, the former governor of Anambra State, has refuted claims of corruption made against him by a human rights organization.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been requested by a group, the Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders Foundation, to look into allegations of corruption involving Obiano.

The organization’s executive director, Dede Uzor, stated in a statement on Tuesday that Obiano should be held accountable for his eight years in government because he was unable to take any action in the state that directly affected the populace.

He asserted that the glorified stadiums, airports, and all-white elephant projects left behind by Obiano were a means of embezzling state funds.

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Responding to the accusation through his spokesperson, Emeka Ozumba, Obinao denied the group’s allegations, stating that he did a good job serving Anambra and should be allowed to live a tranquil life.

The former governor had completed his mandate and made his mark, according to Obiano’s spokesperson, who emphasized that history will have to judge him.

Ozumba stated that the former governor has the legal right to self-defense and that anyone with a case against Obiano should present hard proof.

He said, “I will be more concerned to know whether their claims of ‘mismanagement’ is the fact that the former governor left some legacy projects that were hitherto not available in Anambra like the international cargo airport in Umueri, the International Convention Centre that can host International events and has revenue potential for the state.

“Or that he built an oxygen centre which saved many lives when other states had none and able to supply oxygen through the period of COVID-19 season. Or is it the 20-million youth project that impacted the youths across the LGAs that the former governor did and other numerous achievements which are there to speak for him?

“If they are claiming that he ‘mismanaged’ Anambra, then they should come out with proof. I know a great number of Anambra residents will be anxious to refute their claims. The group is just seeking attention and with some tendencies and a hidden agenda.

“I will say Obiano has served his term, and with all due respect, he left his mark, it is left for posterity to judge him. If anybody has any case against him, they should come with concrete evidence, and the former governor has the right under the law to defend himself.”