Ogene accuses Oshiomhole of distorting Obi's Anambra security record ahead of 2027 elections
Afam Ogene, leader of the NDC Caucus in the House of Representatives, accused Adams Oshiomhole of spreading 'brazen falsehood' about Peter Obi's security record as Anambra governor, claiming Oshiomhole distorted facts to smear Obi's 2027 presidential prospects. Ogene stated Oshiomhole wrongly linked the Bakassi Boys vigilante group to Obi's administration and claimed Obi failed to tackle kidnapping, despite evidence showing the group operated under previous governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju. He also countered Oshiomhole's assertion that former Governor Willie Obiano started demolishing kidnappers' hideouts, insisting Obi initiated that policy during his tenure. Ogene cited former Anambra Police Commissioner Philemon Leha's testimony praising Obi's security leadership, logistics support, and community-based policing initiatives across the state's 177 communities. He framed the attacks as coordinated efforts by both ruling and opposition politicians to weaken Obi's 2027 election bid, emphasizing Obi's constitutional right to seek office. The dispute highlights how historical security narratives are being weaponized in Nigeria's evolving political landscape as the 2027 election cycle begins.