As political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, the records of former and serving public officials are increasingly coming under scrutiny, with politicians revisiting decisions and financial actions taken during previous administrations.
Former governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Saheed Ajadi, has questioned former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi over an alleged ₦30 billion allocation from the Federal Government which, according to him, remained in a bank account for about two years while infrastructure deteriorated and residents faced economic difficulties.
Ajadi made the comment during an interview from 6:48 with TVC News on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while discussing the performance and records of political leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking about Obi’s tenure as governor of Anambra State, Ajadi argued that political leaders should be assessed based on how effectively they utilised public resources to address the needs of citizens.
“How can a governor ask the Federal Government for ₦30 billion, receive it, and then leave it sitting in a bank account for two years while infrastructure decays and people go hungry? That makes no sense,” Ajadi said.
Ajadi was referring to funds he alleged were left in Anambra State after Obi’s tenure as governor. He questioned why such a substantial amount of money would remain in a bank account while the state continued to face infrastructure and developmental challenges.
The former Accord Party governorship candidate maintained that public funds should be deployed toward projects capable of improving the lives of citizens, arguing that keeping substantial resources idle defeats the purpose for which government funds are provided.
His remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of the records of political figures as parties and politicians position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. Ajadi suggested that the performance of past administrations should remain an important part of assessing politicians seeking higher political office.