Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has responded to allegations that his administration relied on so-called “miracle centres” to improve students’ examination performances during his tenure.
Obi addressed the issue during an interview with journalist Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Television, in a video published on the station’s official YouTube channel on Monday, July 27, 2026.
During the discussion, the former governor dismissed the claims, insisting that the educational achievements recorded under his administration were based on genuine improvements, transparency, and measurable outcomes.
The allegation of “miracle centres” refers to claims that some schools or examination centres engage in improper practices to produce unusually high examination results.
Responding to the suggestion that such methods contributed to Anambra’s academic performance during his administration, Obi said his government’s record could be verified through the institutions involved and the quality of their academic standards.
According to Obi, the schools that contributed significantly to the state’s educational achievements were established institutions with long-standing reputations for academic excellence. He maintained that their performances were a result of effective management, improved learning conditions, and sustained investment in education rather than examination malpractice.
Speaking during the interview, Obi said, “Seun, you know when I talk about things, I talk about verification, can they show you the miracle centre.”
He went on to mention some of the schools he said played a role in improving the state’s educational performance, including Dennis Memorial Grammar School and Christ the King College. According to him, these institutions had already built strong academic traditions and could not be dismissed as products of artificial examination results.
“Seun, the schools that drove our results are schools like Dennis Memorial Grammar School and Christ the King College. I can call the schools, these are first-class institutions doing well, I just gave you examples,” Obi said.
The former governor also invited further investigation into his claims, challenging the interviewer and members of the public to visit the schools and examine the facilities and systems put in place during his administration.
“Seun, I’m inviting you, I’m in Onitsha tomorrow, come and I will show you all these schools,” he said.
Obi explained that his intention was not to compare his administration with previous governments but to highlight the policies and projects implemented during his own time in office. He said his focus remained on presenting his record for public evaluation rather than criticizing the performance of other administrations.
“I don’t want to compare and I don’t call names, I don’t compare one government to another, what I did is what I’m telling you,” Obi stated.
The former Anambra governor further emphasized that his administration prioritized practical improvements in schools across the state. He said investments were made in educational facilities, including laboratories, while government officials maintained direct contact with schools to monitor progress.
According to Obi, his personal involvement included visiting schools regularly and engaging directly with students and school administrators. He added that senior prefects in schools had access to his contact details as part of efforts to create a closer relationship between government and educational institutions.
“I just showed you now, every school had a lab under me, I visited the schools, I did everything, every senior prefect has my phone number,” he said.
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