Details: Peter Obi Speaks On Corruption Allegations

Former Governor of Anambra state Peter Obi has reacted to allegations made against him in Pandora Papers investigation.

The allegations claim that Obi operated foreign bank accounts and shell companies set up in tax havens to launder public funds and dodge taxes when he was a governor.

He was allegedly the director of a company while he was a serving Governor.

Reacting to the allegations, Obi insisted that he is not guilty of any crime.

“I’m not guilty as charged. Trust companies are a legitimate vehicle used everywhere globally for investments, savings, and estate planning purposes. It is allowed by law everywhere,” the former governor asserted on Arise Tv Programme, The Morning Show.

“…In my particular case and that of my family, it was done on very valuable advice of our then bankers.

“The company was never used to launder money before, during and after I was governor.” he further explained.