In a candid Twitter disclosure, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, addressed the longstanding questions surrounding his decision to delay local government elections during his governorship.

While interacting with the Edo Labour Party’s candidates in Benin City, Obi revealed that numerous litigations impeded his administration from conducting the local government elections until his final year in office. He emphasized that these legal hurdles, rather than any intent to hold back democratic processes, were the primary reasons for the delay.

Despite the postponement of these elections, the former governor assured the public that the funds intended for local development were not misused or misappropriated. Instead, they were strategically allocated to enhance primary health care, basic education, and poverty alleviation in the state. He openly challenged critics and citizens alike to investigate his claims, reiterating his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

Peter Obi’s admission brings clarity to a topic that has been a point of contention for years. It also serves as a reminder of the complexities that leaders often face when balancing governance with legal challenges.

The former governor’s emphasis on transparency and the proper use of funds during his tenure resonates with his recent interactions with the Labour Party’s candidates. He underscored the need for future leaders to be competent, capable, and maintain utmost integrity, especially in the face of challenges.

The revelations have sparked a renewed discussion on governance, transparency, and the importance of local government elections in Nigeria. As the country prepares for the upcoming Local Government Elections in Edo State, Peter Obi’s insights serve as both a lesson and a call for diligent governance at all levels.