Peter Obi mourns Olu Jacobs, silent on N127bn Anambra debt

Vanguard News | 17-09-2026 09:48am |

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has mourned veteran actor Olu Jacobs, describing him as a symbol of excellence in the Nigerian creative industry. Obi expressed condolences to Jacobs' family, friends, colleagues, and the creative community in a statement on X. This comes amid an ongoing dispute with the Anambra State Government over alleged financial liabilities incurred during his tenure as governor. Obi had challenged the state government to prove he left outstanding debts, saying he would stop campaigning if such liabilities were established.

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