Peter Obi Provided Account Of Every Amount Spent During Campaign – Yunusa Tanko

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has stated that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the only candidate who has accounted for campaign spending.

Naija News reports that Tanko made this statement on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Day Break’.

He argued that Obi stood out because of his commitment to accountability and transparency, which he consistently advocated for.

According to him: “I was there when Aisha Yesufu and Peter Obi engaged the services of an independent auditor to review their campaign finances.

“They provided an account of every amount spent during the campaign. I would like to see the same level of transparency from other major parties, including the APC and PDP.

“Peter Obi stood out because he was committed to the accountability and transparency he consistently advocated throughout the campaign.

“So, he made sure that those accounts were rendered to the public, and I think it’s a public document and will be accessed by everybody.”

Meanwhile, Peter Obi has raised concern over what he described as growing loss of confidence in Nigeria’s public institutions, saying the development is affecting trust in governance, the judiciary, and the economy.

In a post shared on his 𝕏 page, Obi reflected on earlier concerns he said he had during the controversy involving the removal of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen.

The former Anambra State governor noted that at the time, he feared the situation could send a negative message about the independence and strength of Nigeria’s institutions to the international community.

While reacting to the Federal High Court ruling that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and some other political parties, Obi said such decisions further reduce public confidence in the legal system and should be reconsidered.

The former Labour Party presidential candidate added that the country must avoid weakening its institutions for political reasons, stressing that nations grow stronger when institutions are more powerful than individuals.

He wrote: “The federal High Court Judgement ordering the de-registration of the ADC and other political parties is just one of those activities that further reduces the common man’s trust in our legal systems” it should be reversed.

“I pledge that we will restore the dignity, independence, and integrity of the Judiciary. The common man must have a voice. The business community must be protected from legal uncertainty and intimidation. Justice must be impartial, accessible, and respected by all.

“To our judges, legal luminaries, senior advocates, and lawyers: this is your moment. Rise, defend the rule of law, take back your country!”