Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the newly elected Governor of Anambra state, has disclosed that his predecessor, ex-Governor Willie Obiano, left only N300 million in the state treasury, along with debt running into billions of naira. ayokinews.com reports
Speaking during an ARISE TV programme on Tuesday, Soludo stated that the financial state of Anambra’s finance is horrible and in desperate need of timely intervention.
He stated that he would have to source for funds in order to achieve and fulfill the campaign promises, he made to his people.
“In terms of debt I inherited, it runs into hundreds of billions of Naira. In that of cash, we met about N300 million Naira. In fact, let’s not talk about it. Our treasury is funny,” he said.
Chukwuma Soludo, officially sworn in as Governor of Anambra state
“But I hope we shall make money henceforth to help us fulfill our promises for infrastructure and development of the state. But in terms of what I met in our coffers, my brother, it’s pathetic. Please let us not go there. God will help us.”
“The audited account of Anambra State is open source where anyone can see the assets and liabilities. We are still going to do the reconciliation and we intend to have a very transparent public financial management.”
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