Soludo Dismisses Obi’s Influence, Says Anambra Has Moved On

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has responded sharply to comments made by former governor Peter Obi after the recent governorship election, comparing him to a “League 1 player without a club.”

In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Soludo accused Obi of trying to sway the election through indirect campaigning, even though he wasn’t a candidate. He said Obi’s efforts to rally support against him failed, and the voters made their choice clear.

“Losing is never easy, especially for someone who invested so much emotion and effort,” Soludo said. “There was one man who went everywhere campaigning as though he was the candidate his face was on every billboard, every street banner. He thought he could play the same card Ojukwu once did by raising someone’s hand and expecting Ndi Anambra to follow blindly.”

Soludo claimed Obi held rallies and urged people in his hometown to vote against him, but the results didn’t go his way. “In his own community, we cleared all four wards under APGA. Out of sympathy, we even left his polling unit, thinking at least he would win there. But surprisingly, the APC defeated him even in that unit,” Soludo said.

He added that Obi’s tactics didn’t work because the people have moved past old political styles. “When someone sees that the people have moved on from their old politics, frustration can begin to cloud their reasoning. I saw what he said after the election, and I just laughed. Maybe it’s time to gather a few friends to help him cool off perhaps take him to relax somewhere, because the signs are showing,” Soludo said.

Continuing his criticism, Soludo added, “We tried to coach him so he could play in League 1 after I had finished playing the World Cup. But unfortunately, he left the League injured, stranded, and without a club. It’s unfortunate, but that’s what happens when pride overshadows reality.”

Soludo also blamed Obi for problems in Anambra’s public education system during his time as governor, saying he would release official records soon.

“If you’re frustrated because someone is doing what you couldn’t even imagine, don’t take it out on the people,” Soludo concluded. “Go home, get busy, and find something meaningful to do because constant failure and idleness can really play tricks on a man’s mind.”