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‘Where did you get dollars to save?’ Oshiomhole questions Obi over $150m claim
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points The amount in question is $156 million, which was allegedly saved during the individual's tenure. The individual being questioned is a former governor of Anambra State, and the person issuing the challenge is a senator and former governor of Edo State.
A former governor's claim of accumulating a large amount of foreign currency has been questioned. The amount in question is $156 million, which was allegedly saved during the individual's tenure. A challenge has been issued to explain how these funds were obtained, given that state allocations are typically paid in the local currency.
Further details about this exchange are available from the source. A former national chairman is seeking clarification on the matter, citing a past proposal to receive allocations in a different currency.
The individual being questioned is a former governor of Anambra State, and the person issuing the challenge is a senator and former governor of Edo State.
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Category: News Published: October 9, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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