APART from the 2008 budget of Anambra State which polarized the state House of Assembly and led to its sharp division before the budget was finally passed after the intervention of the State Elders’ Forum, another issue that recently threatened the peaceful coexistence of the 30_member legislature is the controversial N250 million allegedly found with one of the aides of Governor Peter Obi.

Since that incident in Lagos over a fortnight ago, Governor Obi has been on the receiving end, with members of the opposition, especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) calling for a full probe into the matter. Some of those who are eyeing governorship seat in the state called for his resignation or in the alternative, that the PDP_ dominated House of Assembly should impeach him.

Shortly after the incident, the South-East zonal chairman of PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh who is from Anambra State visited the House of Assembly and castigated the lawmakers for not cashing in on such an issue to initiate impeachment against Obi.

To him, this is an opportunity the party was looking for to put Governor Obi on the defensive, especially with the 2010 governorship election in the state drawing near. As if that was the tonic needed by the house to begin another battle with Obi, the house set up a three member adhoc committee made up of Messrs Gabriel Onyenyeife, Chinedu Muokwe and Nnamdi Ezike.

In setting up the committee,the House observed that whereas the media , both internet and print were awash with reports that aides of the governor were intercepted with N250 million in cash and whereas the media assistant to the governor has dispelled the reports stating that the money belonged to a government contractor who preferred to carry cash to buy vehicles ordered by government, there was need for the House to get into the root of the matter. The house noted that since the governor himself had called for full investigation by the police, it was proper for it to look into the matter also as part of its oversight functions.

When the issue came up on the floor of the state assembly, the 2008 division of the members was reenacted as there was a rowdy session never witnessed since the inauguration of the House two years ago. At a stage during the debate, some of the lawmakers threatened to form a parallel House if the matter was not properly handled.

As it turned out, it was the same pattern of 2008 in which there were vocal 11 members against others who, based on their political inclination, would always find it difficult to see the good side of the Obi administration. One member for instance, Mr. Simeon Ohajianya representing Ihiala 1 constituency wondered why his colleagues should be pursuing an issue that had since been resolved.

Another member, Sylvester Okeke observed that unless there was another thing the house wanted from Obi, the issue of N250 million should be laid to rest. In the end, the committee could not submit the report and the belief in some quarters was that the matter has died a natural death.

Recall that Obi, who appeared surprised at the dimension the matter was taking, had earlier petitioned the Inspector -General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro urging him to investigate the matter, especially the angle that arms and foreign currency were found in his official cars that were goin

g for repairs in Lagos which carried the said N250 million.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/07/gov-obi-in-the-web-of-n250-million-controversy/

If he will contest, he will. All these nonsense won't stop him.

Ordinary 250m? Is this up to what Tinubu give to his urchins for breakfast everyday?

Even though nothing was found. This was mere rumor.

Ok

At the end ... notjing was found against Obi

Obi was investigated and cleared of any offence on this issue more than ten years ago. Very stupid of you Tinubu urchins to continue deluding yourselves with nonsense. He hasn't even declared you are already convulsing like epilepsy suffering idiots.

Wazobia2216:
Just because he showed interest in the presidential race

This is why I don't spend my hard earned money to buy or read any newspaper anymore!

That's a very old news, how long ago was Mike okiro the IG? A matter that was investigated and discovered to be fake news over ten years ago but Tinubu urchins are very stupid and ignorant fools so I'm not surprised they keep fooling themselves with the old news.

Whether Tinubu ooo, Atiku ooo, Obi ooo, everybody will eat throwback breakfast

Read the last paragraph, Obi requested the Inspector General of Police to investigate the matter, which Nigerian politician will make such an open request?

The Police cleared him of any wrongdoing after investigation despite being in APGA an opposition party then

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still deserves that presidential seat

Because of ticket.

Check the profile of the Op and by extension the Mod very well, you must see a Yeluba feature.
As far as 2023 is concerned, they think Nigeria revolves around them. Southern unity my foot

Peter obi is a good man

The 'drug pushers' press retaliates.....?

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Gv

Tinubu urchins no dey tire, finding fault in an upright man like Peter Obi

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Mynd44:
Whether Tinubu ooo, Atiku ooo, Obi ooo, everybody will eat throwback breakfast

[/s]You have just given the reason you pushed this to FP

So no matter how lame or defeated the accusation is because you want everyone in the mud like bullion van

Even Jesus was accused and 'convicted' for crimes against divinity.

No saints. Just sinners groping, grasping for breath and grasping strokes of luck till the grim ripper strikes.

Peddlers

Which mods they move all this junks to FP self?

To serve what purpose?

Lagos-Ibadan press....deceiving Nigerians since 1960 but the advent of social media has dealt a big blow to their primordial propaganda!

my nigga HIMTULIE

In Peter obi we trust. Nigerians with hypocrisy. So to dey suffer never do this youths of this country? They prefer my grandpa like Tinubu, atiku, buhari, etc than a younger and fresh blood like Peter obi. Nigeria youths please wise up.

Peter is the next Nigeria Vice President..

Power returns North.

They are all thieves.

just because he showed interest in running for presidency.

Hmm

Mynd44:
Whether Tinubu ooo, Atiku ooo, Obi ooo, everybody will eat throwback breakfast

Walahi..

Na political season.. and they’re on pedals.. Nigeria need to know this humans..

So as to be guided when voting.