Obienyem faults Tinubu over claim Obi ignored erosion in Anambra

Valentine Obienyem, a media aide to former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has faulted President Bola Tinubu over his claim that Obi did nothing to tackle erosion during his tenure as governor.

Obienyem, in an opinion article sent to Vanguard on Saturday, described the allegation as unfair and contradicted by historical records, citing several erosion-control projects undertaken by the former governor and his role in securing regional and international support to address the problem.

The reaction followed Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he reportedly promised to develop the state’s deep seaport and accused Obi of failing to address erosion in Anambra during his administ...