Nigerian content creator De Peters has criticised the administration of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, comparing the state’s infrastructure and development with what he described as recent improvements in neighbouring Enugu and Abia states.
In a statement shared online, De Peters said he would previously not have believed that Enugu and Abia could surpass Anambra in areas such as infrastructure, road networks, electricity, healthcare and transportation.
“If they tell me that Enugu State and Abia State will ever be better than Anambra in terms of infrastructural development, good roads, electricity, transportation hub, hospitals, etc., I wouldn’t have believed it,” he said.
The content creator argued that developments taking place in the two neighbouring states have changed his perception, urging people to compare the progress in Enugu and Abia with the situation in Anambra.
“Just look at all that is happening in Enugu and Abia States, then compare it with what we have in Anambra,” he added.
De Peters went on to criticise Soludo’s approach to urban development, particularly the government’s demolition exercises across parts of Anambra.
According to him, the administration has focused heavily on demolitions without delivering enough meaningful development afterward.
“The only thing Soludo is doing in Anambra is demolishing everywhere without any meaningful development afterwards and informing different local security agencies,” he alleged.
The comments have sparked reactions online, with some residents and social media users joining the debate over the pace of development across the South-East.
Supporters of Soludo’s administration have, however, pointed to various government projects and reforms in Anambra, arguing that the state’s development should be assessed beyond individual infrastructure projects.
De Peters’ comments therefore represent his personal assessment of the differences between the three South-East states, while the claims about comparative development and the impact of demolition exercises remain subjects of public debate.
The criticism comes amid increasing attention to infrastructure and governance in the South-East, with residents closely comparing the performance of neighbouring state governments.
As competition over development continues across the region, the debate over roads, healthcare, electricity, transportation and urban renewal is likely to remain a major issue for residents and political observers.
