Presidency Challenges Peter Obi to Withdraw from Presidential Race Over Anambra Debt Claim

The Nigerian Presidency has issued a direct challenge to former governor Peter Obi, demanding he exit the presidential race if evidence proves his claim that he left Anambra State debt‑free is false. Obi had previously pledged to step down from the contest should his debt‑clearing assertion be disproved. The challenge follows a public dispute over the state’s financial status, with the Presidency citing the need for transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Obi’s campaign now faces a critical decision: either withdraw as promised or defend the debt‑free claim before the next election cycle. The move underscores the heightened scrutiny of candidates’ past governance records and could reshape the political field ahead of the upcoming polls.