Anambra: Ngige Claims Peter Obi Did Well Because He Followed His Footsteps, "Not His Original Idea"
- Former Anambra state governor, Chris Nwabueze Ngige, said the things Peter Obi did as Anambra state governor were not his original idea
- Ngige claimed that Obi succeeded because the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate followed his footsteps
- Legit.ng reports that Obi took over from Ngige in 2006 after the Election Tribunal led by Justice Nabaruma nullified Ngige's 2003 election
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
Awka, Anambra state - Former Anambra state governor, Chris Nwabueze Ngige, said the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, did well as Governor because he followed his footsteps.
Ngige said Obi used the money he left for him for the good of the people of Anambra state.
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According to Ngige, Obi’s achievements in Anambra state are not his original ideas.
He stated this during a trending interview which was shared on X handle @OneJoblessBoy on Monday, August 11, 2025.
“What he was doing in Anambra was cruse control situation. In education, health, public service reform, in everything.
“I have sealed everything, passed the ball to him and he just put it into the net.”
The former minister of Labour and Employment said he left money for Obi when he took over from him same way Peter Obi left money for Willie Obiano”
“Obi did well in my state because h followed my footstep, consolidated everything that I was doing. All those things were not his original ideas.
“I put up the two teaching hospitals, the Onitsha general hospital and Amaku”
Nigerians as Ngige says Peter Obi followed his footsteps
@chukwujerry1
I’m happy to see this interview clip. What Ngige said here is nothing but the truth . I’m happy he has finally come out to validated Obi’s work . Ngige set the pace of good road network in Anambra state. Many of the roads constructed by his administration are still intact as I speak.
@Frank_hacker_
He is right
Chris Ngige is touted to be the best governor Anambra ever had.
@DavymartinCE0
In saner climes, this one should have been jailed. Even people wey thief mandate de talk too lol. Ngige should have remained quiet make dem no go call Chris Uba for am o 😂
@kelvin_Joel_92
That is what governance should be, continuity of good works. There is no big deal in what you are saying sir.
@chudi19752475
We that were already adults & have finished Youths Service by 2003 & are also from & living in Anambra State know that it is a humungous lie for any one to claim that Anambra State was stagnant by 2006.
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@ImohLeonard
He's 90% right by the way. I love Obi and I won't shy away from saying Ngige did well as well. Government is continuous. Consolidate on the good parts, policies and developments of the previous administration. That's how we can grow as a nation.
@talk2santax
This is so true if you are truly Anambarian or in Anambra state from 2002 to 2013, Dr Chris Ngigie sacrificed more for Anambra than PO, I witness it first hand, he fixed Nmbaukwu RD while I was in pre science then, PO completed most of the projects NGG started, I vote NGG twice.
@Dokinta_bekee
The most important thing here is that he has validated Obi's work unlike the Dubai builder.
"He didn't waste our money, he put it into good use", this is all that Nigeria needs, put the money into good use for the public!
“What Obi told me about single term pledge”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Solomon Dalung, a former minister of youth and sports, opened up on his key discussions with Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 elections.
Dalung revealed Peter Obi's stance regarding the single-term (four-year) presidency amid the calls for his return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Legit.ng reported that Obi stirred a fresh controversy after he reaffirmed his vow to serve only one term if elected president in 2027.
Source: Legit.ng
