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Obi rejects Tinubu's claim he abandoned Anambra erosion control
Updated 15:25 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 22:39 WAT · 3 outlets reporting
Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, disputed President Bola Tinubu's criticism of his record on erosion control in Anambra State. According to Vanguard, Obi insisted that he helped develop the programme currently used to tackle the environmental challenge. The Sun reported that Obi dismissed the president's allegation that he abandoned the project. Nigerian Eye noted that Tinubu made the criticism during an All Progressives Congress rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, where he alleged the former governor "ran away from erosion".
What we know
- Peter Obi is the NDC presidential candidate.
- President Bola Tinubu criticised Obi's erosion control record at an APC rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.
- Tinubu alleged that Obi "ran away from erosion" during his time as Anambra governor.
- Obi stated that he helped develop the erosion-control programme currently in use.
Sources
- Obi counters Tinubu, defends Anambra erosion record – Vanguard,
- I developed erosion-control programme Tinubu claims I abandoned – Obi – The Sun,
- Obi counters Tinubu, says he helped develop Anambra’s erosion-control programme – Nigerian Eye,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
- – Story published - 2 outlets
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