Nigerian lawmaker accuses Oshiomhole of distorting Peter Obi's security record

A political row has erupted in Nigeria over the security record of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, with the Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, accusing Adams Oshiomhole of fabricating history. Ogene's statement on Monday directly challenged recent comments made by Oshiomhole, a former Edo State governor, during a podcast interview.

In the interview, Oshiomhole asserted that Edo state experienced superior security outcomes during his tenure compared to Anambra under Obi's governorship. He questioned Obi's capability to address Nigeria's escalating insecurity, citing Obi's record as insufficient for tackling the national crisis. Oshiomhole also criticized opposition figures like Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for their critiques of President Bola Tinubu's administration on security, arguing they offered no practical solutions.

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Senator Oshiomhole’s revisionist attempt to rewrite history is both laughable and insulting to Nigerians who know the facts. The data on security under Obi’s tenure in Anambra remains public record, and no amount of political grandstanding can erase it.

Oshiomhole further alleged that Obi failed to effectively manage security in Anambra, specifically pointing to the activities of the Bakassi Boys vigilante group. He suggested that under Obi's watch, the group operated unchecked, contributing to increased kidnappings and lawlessness. Oshiomhole implied that Obi's successor, Willie Obiano, had to implement drastic measures, such as demolishing properties linked to kidnappers, to address the issues left unaddressed by Obi.

Responding to these claims, Ogene vehemently dismissed them as "brazen falsehood" and "deliberate misinformation." He accused Oshiomhole of attempting to rewrite history for political gain, asserting that publicly available security management data from Anambra during Obi's administration directly contradicts Oshiomhole's assertions. "Senator Oshiomhole’s revisionist attempt to rewrite history is both laughable and insulting to Nigerians who know the facts," Ogene stated, emphasizing that the data remains public record and cannot be erased by political maneuvering.

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Go back to Anambra State and play back. What were the first major decisions that Governor Willie Obiano took when he succeeded Peter Obi as governor?