Constitutional Amendment: NASS Transmits Bill To State Assemblies

September 16, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

The next stage in the constitutional alteration process of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, has commenced as the National Assembly transmitted the bill to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval.

The transmission, was carried out on Wednesday, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, in accordance with Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

The Clerk, acting on the directive of the leadership of the National Assembly, requested the state legislatures to consider the Bill in line with their respective legislative procedures and communicate their resolutions to the National Assembly after concluding their consideration.

Section 9 of the Constitution requires a proposed constitutional amendment to secure the approval of not less than two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly before the alteration process can be concluded.

This means that the Bill requires the approval of at least 24 State Houses of Assembly to meet the constitutional threshold.

The National Assembly pointed out that the Constitution does not prescribe a specific period within which the state legislatures must communicate their decisions on constitutional alteration Bills.

However, it said the State Houses of Assembly are expected to consider the Bill and transmit their resolutions within 30 days of receiving it to facilitate an orderly and timely conclusion of the process.

The National Assembly clarified that the 30-day period is an administrative expectation and does not constitute a constitutional deadline.

In the transmission, the Clerk emphasised the constitutional responsibility of the state legislatures and their independence in considering the proposed alteration.

“The National Assembly recognises the constitutional responsibility vested in the State Houses of Assembly and respects their independence in the consideration of the Bill.

“The transmission is intended to facilitate the orderly discharge of their constitutional role in the process,” the statement said.

The National Assembly also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the constitutional alteration process complies with the provisions of the Constitution and follows the principles of due process and institutional cooperation.

According to the statement, the process will also respect the respective legislative responsibilities of the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly.

“The National Assembly remains committed to ensuring that the constitutional alteration process is conducted in strict compliance with the Constitution and in accordance with the principles of due process, institutional cooperation and respect for the legislative responsibilities of all tiers of the legislature,” it said.

The National Assembly will proceed with the next steps in the amendment process after receiving the resolutions of the State Houses of Assembly.

The development comes as the 10th National Assembly continues its constitutional review process, with several constitutional amendment proposals undergoing legislative consideration.

The Bill had previously appeared among constitutional alteration legislation before the National Assembly during its 2026 legislative proceedings.

Signed by Ogunlana, the statement reiterated that the National Assembly would allow the State Houses of Assembly to exercise their constitutional powers independently while facilitating the completion of the alteration process.

NPF, In Nationwide Crackdown, Nabs Suspected Assassins, Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Cultists

Ayodele Oni

September 16, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

As part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen internal security and combat violent crime nationwide, series of operational successes have been recorded across several states.

These include the foiling of a suspected assassination attempt in Rivers State and the arrest of suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide and cult-related offences.

Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed the developments on Wednesday, stating that police operatives also recovered firearms, ammunition and other exhibits during operations conducted between September 12 and 15, 2026.

He said investigations into the various cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) in the affected states.

The latest arrests come amid ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force under Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu to strengthen internal security and combat violent crime nationwide.

In recent months, the Force has intensified intelligence-led operations targeting kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and other organised criminal activities across the country.

Among the major breakthroughs, police operatives in Rivers State foiled a suspected targeted assassination attempt during a routine patrol in Kaani, Khana Local Government Area, recovering an AK-47 rifle loaded with two rounds of live ammunition after the suspects fled.

In Kano State, officers arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin and cattle rustler who allegedly operated across Kano, Katsina and Kaduna states and reportedly provided information that could lead to the arrest of other gang members.

In Ogun State, operatives working with the So-Safe Corps recovered a cut-to-size AK-47 rifle, a single-barrel gun, an unserviceable pistol, ammunition and burglary tools abandoned by suspects in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

Police also arrested suspects linked to armed robbery, homicide and cult-related offences in Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa, Imo, Ekiti and Oyo states, with additional firearms and other exhibits recovered during the operations.

The police said investigations were ongoing and assured that efforts to apprehend fleeing suspects and dismantle criminal networks across the country would continue.

How Man Killed His Girlfriend, Arrested In Kaduna

Akinwale Kasali

September 16, 2026

By Akinwale Kasali

Manaseh Bitrus Jatau, who was alleged to have killed his Girlfriend, Rebecca Ojonike Jeremiah, has been arrested by operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command.

Jatau was arrested in connection with the death of 35-Year Old Rebecca, who resided in the Karatudu area of Kaduna State. She was his girlfriend.

The Police had received a report on September 5, that the lifeless body of the deceased was sighted along Mai Angwa Street, Romi, with cotton wool stuffed in her nose.

Following this report,

Police detectives from Romi Outstation rushed to the scene, carried the victim to St. Gerald Hospital, Kakuri, Kaduna, where she was confirmed dead on arrival by the Chief Medical Doctor at the hospital.

The body of the deceased was then deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect (Jatau) was the last person who called the deceased to meet him at Ebano Joint, Romi, prompting the Police to subsequently trace and arrest Jatua at his place of work, Tomato Jos Company, Maraban Jos Area, Kaduna.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to having had a fight with the deceased in his room over a phone call from another lady, which resulted in her death.

He further confessed to having dumped the body in an open field close to his house in an attempt to conceal the crime.

His arrest was confirmed by DSP Mansir Hassan, the Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, who said that the suspect is currently in Police Custody, and the case is being investigated and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

I Have Documentary Evidence, Yayi Is Not From Ogun – HE Marcus-Bello

Ayodele Oni

September 16, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Despite the threat of a court action, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Zambia and Malawi, Folake Marcus-Bello, has reopened the debate on the ancestry of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) for the 2027 election in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi.

Yayi had threatened to go to court over allegation that he is from Ekiti state, except those making the allegation could substantiate it with documentary evidence.

Speaking on a live television programme, the former ambassador, who was a Commissioner for Women Affairs in the state, said there was documentary evidence to prove her point.

“Senator Olamilekan is not from Yewa. He is not from Yewa. It saddens me as a mother, as a politician, as a Nigerian that people will come out and tell blatant lies because they want a particular thing.”

She said the issue was central to the 2027 contest because, according to her, the Yewa people deserve the governorship, but must be represented by a “genuine son or daughter of the soil.

“If what you have stated is true, Yewa has a better chance to produce a governor because they have never produced one.

“But give us — and I am speaking authoritatively also on behalf of Hon. Ladi Adebutu — a real son or daughter of Yewa and we will support that daughter or son of Yewa. Let us get it clear.”

The former diplomat challenged Adeola to a public confrontation, saying she was in possession of documents that contradict his claim.

“Let him come and sit in front of me. We would bring the documentation that I have — the programme of events of his father’s burial in Ekiti State with his Oriki and his progeny.

“His Oriki is in his father’s burial programme. Let him come and prove otherwise”.

Marcus-Bello noted that Adeola’s political career began and flourished in Lagos before he “moved his ambition” to Ogun West.

She also referenced his father’s background and the burial of his mother in Epe as evidence that his roots “lie outside Yewa.”

However, these claims were presented as part of her argument during the programme and were not independently verified.

According to the former Commissioner, the controversy goes beyond personal politics because indigene status matters for Ogun’s peculiar politics.

“The local politics of Ogun State is reserved for indigenes of Ogun State. It is not an all-comers game.

“Ogun State is peculiar. We are semi-rural. We are not Lagos where people come and claim all sorts of things.”

Marcus-Bello further accused the APC of abusing power and referred to what she called “a book containing allegations” against Adeola, urging his camp to respond.

As the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum, the question of origin has become one major talking point in Ogun politics as indigenes insist “strangers” won’t rule over them.

Wike Needs To Stop Abusing People – Kolade-Otitoju

Ayodele Oni

September 16, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Journalist and political analyst, Mr. Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu is on top of the ongoing tussle between governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the minister of the Federal Capital Territiry, (FCT), Nyesome Wike.

Kolade-Otitoju was participating in a panel discussion where he also made some reservations about Nyesome Wike.

Nyesom Wike - FCT Minister — **Nyesom Wike**

The governors had expressed reservations on the Rainbow Coalition, being sponsored by Wike ahead of thr 2027 elections.

Wike maintained that his commitment is to ensure that President Tinubu wins nect year’s election, while the governors are on their own.

Asked whether the disagreement could place the President in the uncomfortable position of having to choose between the loyalty of the governors and the political network of the minister, a co-panellist said the President’s record suggests otherwise.

“One thing you cannot take away from Mr President is that he is a master strategist. He knows your strength. He knows the strength of the people who are in his party.

“And I’m sure he’ll be able to manage that, since the major thing that they are all fighting for, or planning towards in 2027, is the return of Mr President.”

He recalled a precedent from the late President Muhammadu Buhari, who on a visit to a state governed by an opposition party told the audience that when it came to the presidency they should vote for his party, but that in their state affairs they should choose whoever they wished.

“So it is left for everybody to sell their candidate, to sell what you have done. I’m sure if you have done a good job, it will be a plus for your candidate.”

The panel predicted that the matter will be resolved privately rather than through further public exchanges.

“I think that the President at some point will call them and say, gentlemen, use your heads. Behave yourselves, because you are in a critical period.

“Any misstep, any mistake, can cost the President dearly, and they must know that this is the right thing to do.

The analyst was equally critical of those in the ruling party demanding that the minister formalise his position by joining them, describing the demand as bad politics.

“I don’t think that they need to be saying what they are saying, because I don’t see that he is not interested in the President.

“It doesn’t have to be that he belongs to your party. It is bad politics, in my view, for them to be saying you should join their party.”

He drew a comparison with practice elsewhere: “Even in the US, people come into an administration despite not belonging to that administration. We even see presidents who headhunt and bring people from the other side.”

He added that the criticism is self-defeating given what the minister contributescontributes.

“There has to be a limit to which you can criticise, even insult him, or say that he doesn’t belong to our party, when he’s doing some things in the interest of your party.

“Even his performance in FCT is likely to help your party, if people vote for parties based on tangible achievements that they can see.

“So how come you are saying he should leave your party? You can’t attack him too much, because you must always remember that he is supporting your principal.”

Asked whether the arrangement could split the President’s base at state level, the panel pointed to the separation of the polls: “No.

“The elections are on different days. The governorship election is happening two weeks later.”

The analyst added that the minister has never concealed his position, and that those he has backed are expected to deliver for the President regardless of platform.

“Wike has already said that yes, I’m PDP. I know we are not in a position to win an election now.

“And he has declared that it is for the President. So in those states, even the people that he has chosen, he expects them to work for the President.”

He noted further that in the state where the strategy is most developed, it operates in the ruling party’s favour.

“He’s not asking anyone to do an alliance with him. In Rivers State, where the rainbow coalition is most effective, it is the APC candidate that Wike is backing.”

“Wike has to stop this attitude of abusing everybody. There’s no reason for that. Why should you abuse Hope, for example? Why should you attack?”

Asked whether the minister would listen, Kolade-Otitoju used the question to address the accusation that he is himself partial, recalling occasions on which he has criticised the minister publicly.

“What is it today? I’ve been advising. People who always say that I support Wike, such people are usually deaf when I criticise him.

“In fact, you remember his matter, when I said, look, you should act your age. Why are you exchanging words?

“They don’t see it when I say that to him. When I criticise him strongly, they don’t see it. But they will say he’s a Wike person. No, I’m not anybody’s person. I can tell you to your face that you are wrong.”

He said he had applied the same standard to the other side, recalling an earlier occasion on which he criticised a comment by the ruling party’s national secretary.

What Next? Presidency Asks NDC Presidential Candidate, Obi, Following Soludo’s Revelation About Anambra’s Debt

Ayodele Oni

September 16, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

The Presidency has demanded from former Anambra State Governor and candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, (NDC), Peter Obi, whether he will withdraw from presidential race, now that Anambra State Government has released details of indebtedness of his administration in the state.

Reacting to the ongoing dispute between presidential candidate of the NDC and the state government over the debts and financial liabilities, it added that the Anambra State Government has now responded with claims concerning liabilities allegedly left by the former governor’s administration.

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Wednesday, said Obi claimed to have left Anambra without debt and challenged him to follow through on his pledge to quit the presidential race if his claim was disproved.

Onanuga wrote, “Peter Obi claimed he left Anambra with a clean slate of debt and even threatened to quit the presidential race if his claims were proven otherwise.

“Now, the Anambra government has confronted him with facts and figures showing he owed Water Corporation workers, teachers, and pension and gratuities, and had also borrowed for frivolous things.

“The ball is back in his court. Will he follow through on his threat by quitting the race?” he asked.

The reaction followed a fresh response by the Anambra State Government to Obi’s Tuesday denial of claims that his administration left behind inherited debts, including a ₦2bn ecological fund, contractor liabilities and unpaid salaries, gratuities and pensions.

Obi had said his administration cleared more than ₦35bn in historical gratuities and arrears and left office without outstanding salary, pension or gratuity obligations.

He also disputed the government’s claim concerning the ecological fund, saying more than ₦2.13bn was left untouched in a First Bank account for the Oko/Umuchiana erosion crisis.

However, in a statement on Wednesday, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, disputed Obi’s account, saying the account he identified was an Internally Generated Revenue Consolidated Revenue Account and not an ecological fund account.

Mefor revealed the government obtained a certified printout of the account and claimed that “from 2011 when the account was opened until date, there has never been any such amount—whether as inflow or balance—in the account.”

Obi had challenged anyone who could establish that his account of the state’s finances was incorrect, saying, “If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning.

Scrutinise Other Presidential Candidates: Same Way As Obi — POMR To Nigerians

The Source

September 16, 2026

The Peter Obi Media Office has said it has observed the growing double standards in the scrutiny and evaluation of the Presidential Candidates for the 2027 election and is pleased that our candidate has set high standards.

In a statement, it said it has noted something fundamentally wrong when the political establishment and sections of the media in a great and embattled nation like Nigeria seem more interested in searching for Peter Obi’s imperfections than confronting the corrupt records of those who have wielded and continue to wield power.

According to the Media Office, it has noted that every word uttered by Obi is dissected. His past decisions are resurrected. Every allegation is amplified—even when disputed or needing context. But it said that records of failed promises, economic hardship, insecurity, and governance failures elsewhere are routinely softened, or explained away.

It noted: “A President abandons a troubled country to Europe to cover up his past, but the nation is not questioning that but looking for how Obi takes every step. Why demand perfection from a candidate while tolerating failure in those who have governed or are still governing?

“For emphasis, the Peter Obi Media Office encourages scrutiny of him, as is already happening with some, like Governor Charles Soludo, who is even manufacturing non-existent flaws after fruitless searches. But for God’s sake, scrutinise everyone.

“Let us not use a microscope on Obi and a blindfold on others. Nigeria deserves equal standards—not selective outrage.

“For us at the Peter Obi Media, the political discourse surrounding our principal often reveals a stark double standard in candidate evaluation. Supporters and critics alike often hold Obi to a standard of absolute purity, while giving pragmatic grace to traditional political figures. We have noticed the leniency standard applied to some candidates. Traditional and corrupt candidates are judged according to a framework of political realism. Their past scandals, policy failures, systemic corruption allegations, or lack of transparency are often dismissed as “how politics works” or accepted as necessary compromises for political expediency. Since Obi has built his campaign around reform, transparency, and breaking away from the status quo, voters naturally hold him to the high standard he set, which is fair. But legacy corrupt candidates, who have never promised moral purity, are not penalised for their lack of it. Why must Peter Obi, a human being, be perfect, while every flaw in other candidates—like corruption, drugs, or lack of certificates—is explained away? Obi is asking all his institutions to release his documents to the public, but others are asking courts to keep them from the public. If Obi errs, it is regarded as incompetence. When others err, it is “human.”

When Obi changes his position, it is called inconsistency. When others do the same, it is “politics.” This is not objective scrutiny. It is selective outrage.

The media office is insisting that Nigerians scrutinise Obi but apply the same rigorous standard to every candidate. Nigeria does not need a perfect President. It needs the most competent, credible, and capable one. A New Nigeria is possible and will be O-K.”

2027: Early Rigging Begins With Tinubu’s Endorsement By 600 University Academics

The Source

September 16, 2026

The Peter Obi Media Office says it has become aware of reports that approximately 600tq university academics have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for the 2027 Presidential Election.

In a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Idris Zekeri Jnr, POMR said it finds the development profoundly troubling. It pointed out that it should be recognised for what it signifies: an early attempt to build and legitimise a network of partisan actors ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The statement reads in part: “These individuals are not just 600 private citizens expressing their political preferences; they belong to an institution that has frequently provided electoral officials, including returning officers. Their public backing for the incumbent consequently raises a serious and unavoidable question: is the framework for manipulating the 2027 election already being established? We have seen this pattern before. Electoral rigging does not suddenly occur on election day; it begins months or even years earlier through the identification, cultivation, and placement of individuals capable of influencing the process when votes are finally cast.

“That is why Nigerians must remain vigilant now. When academics who might be assigned sensitive electoral responsibilities openly organise to endorse the very candidate whose election they might later help oversee, the risk of conflict of interest is evident. This sets the stage for a compromised electoral process and undermines public trust in the impartiality of those who may be responsible for announcing the results.

“Let no one deceive Nigerians: preparations for electoral manipulation may start long before voting begins. We therefore urge INEC to release the names of all 600 + academics involved in this or any other political endorsement and to formally prohibit them from serving as Returning Officers, Collation Officers, or electoral staff during the 2027 general elections.

“INEC must also publish the complete list of all prospective Collation and Returning Officers well in advance of future elections, allowing civil society, political parties, and the public to evaluate their political neutrality. We further call on university governing councils and academic bodies nationwide to adopt strict conflict- of- interest rules that prevent staff from using their professional academic positions to facilitate partisan political mobilisation.

“Nigerians are watching. The machinery for rigging must not be allowed to take root before the election even begins. The people must choose their leaders, and the outcome must be decided by their votes—not by a pre- arranged electoral network.”

Maritime Agency Says Cabotage Implementation Top Priority

James Orji

September 16, 2026

The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and safety Agency, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has once again restated that developing indigenous capacity for the Nigerian maritime sector under the cabotage regime remains priority for this administration. The DG stated this today while on a tour to Marine Platform’s African Pioneer Lagos Vessel.

African Pioneer Lagos Vessel, with IMO Number 9808613, is a Nigerian-flagged offshore Diving Support Vessel (DSV) measuring approximately 143 metres in length with a deadweight of about 8,000 metric tonnes. The vessel is equipped to support specialised deep water subsea construction, diving, inspection and offshore oil and gas operations.

In his words, “I’m quite happy at what I have seen today after the tour of this 8,000 metric tonnes African Pioneer Specialised Vessel. A vessel such as this flying the Nigerian flag should have priority over any foreign vessel. We are automating the Nigerian ship registry to make it more attractive and to ensure that more vessels like this fly the Nigerian flag”.

On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Marine Platforms Limited, Mr. Taofeek Adegbite, acknowledged that his company has benefited from the Cabotage regime. He also noted that he is proud of the Nigerian flag on all Marine platform vessels operating in Nigerian waters.

Adegbite stated that “since 2012, when we got our very first vessel Mt. African Vision, we are happy and proud to say NIMASA’s Cabotage Regime and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board Act has played a major role in ensuring that our vessels have contracts on a regular basis. We have no regret flying the Nigerian flag and I will invite more ship owners to register their flags in the Nigerian Ship registry. At the moment we would appreciate a classification in such a way that the crew who are operating very big vessels are given special attention so that more very large vessels can fly the Nigerian flag”.

Adegbite expressed appreciation to NIMASA for her support, noting that the vessel demonstrates the capacity of Nigerian companies and professionals to operate to international standards. According to him, flying the Nigerian flag provides greater opportunities for the development of indigenous maritime manpower.

He noted that countries such as the Philippines are globally recognized for seafaring while Norway is renowned for shipbuilding, stressing that Nigeria could similarly develop a globally recognized area of maritime specialization.

Obi vs Anambra: Govt Releases Proof Of Alleged Debt Left By ADC Presidential Candidate

James Orji

September 16, 2026

Anambra state govenment has released details of the alleged debt lieft by former governor of the state,and presidential candidate ofthe National DemocraticCongress, Peter.

The development comes after Obi said his adminstration,which governed the state between 2006 and 2013 left huge supplus in the coffers when it left office. He denied leaving behind huge debts, including a N2 billion ecological loan, unpaid contractor liabilities and outstanding salaries, gratuities and pensions, among others contrary to claims by the Governor Charles Soludo administration.

Obi challenged the state government to release proofs that he left debt behind, vowing to stop campaigning for his presidential ambition ifthe government could provide evidence ofits claim, saying his adminsitation cleared huge liabilities, including salary arrears, gratuities left by his predecessors to the tune of over N35 billion.

“We systematically liquidated historical gratuities and arrears dating back several years, amounting to over N35 billion. At the point of handover, the state owed nothing in salaries, gratuities, or pensions, nor did we owe anything to any contractor for projects duly executed and certified,” he said.

He added: ”If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning.”

The state government,has,however,released detailsofwhat it described as debt left by the ADC Presidential candidate, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Infomation and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, who said Obi’s claims about the state’s debt profile were wild and false.

Mefor said the total debt left by Obi and its outstading balance as of June 30, 2026 stoodat over N127 billion, adding that the current administration ofGovernoris stillservicing the debts.

In the statement titled “Gov Peter Obi and Record of Public Debt in Anambra: Facts Beyond Propaganda and Lies,” the state government said it decided to respond because ofthe need toset the recod straight, saying the state government is not trying to join issues with the former governor, but had to respond let the public understand the whole about the debt controversy.

the former governor’s claims concerned public finances and debts it said the current administration had continued to service.

“We have no time to join issues. We will simply state the facts here for the records,” Mefor stated.

According to the government, eight external loans obtained during or inherited into Obi’s administration remained outstanding, with a combined balance of $92.35 million, equivalent to N127.37 billion, as of June 30, 2026.

The loans, according to the statement, were tied to projects including malaria control, Fadama development, healthcare, education, community development, erosion control and value-chain development.

The government said the original value of the eight loans was about $123.77 million.

It listed, among others, a $48.33 million additional financing for the Malaria Control Booster Project, of which $37.34 million remained outstanding as of June 30, 2026.

It also listed a $37.89 million Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project loan, with $34.86 million outstanding.

The state government said the outstanding liabilities were being serviced by the current administration.

“Evidently, HE Peter Obi borrowed for malaria, erosion control, education, healthcare, etc. So far, this government pays hundreds of millions of Naira every month to service these debts and we are not complaining,” the statement said.

“It is good for Anambra once we can show the impacts.”

The government, however, said it did not consider borrowing inherently wrong, arguing that governments could legitimately borrow for bankable projects and human-capital development.

It said the issue was whether the borrowing and expenditure could be properly accounted for.

The Soludo administration also disputed Obi’s assertion that he left office without owing salaries, pensions and gratuities.

Mefor claimed that the current administration had inherited and cleared about N22 billion in gratuity arrears owed to retired state and local government employees and teachers.

The government also alleged that salary arrears owed to workers of the defunct Anambra State Water Corporation remained unresolved throughout Obi’s tenure and were only being settled under the current administration.

“This administration has negotiated a settlement and already paid the first two instalments of the agreed three instalment payments,” the statement said.

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