Nigeria, June 16 -- The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has accused Adams Oshiomhole of distorting historical facts in his criticism of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi's handling of security challenges during his administration.

Mr Ogene, in a statement issued on Monday, was responding to recent comments by the former Edo State governor during a podcast interview in which Mr Oshiomhole claimed that the state (Edo) recorded better security outcomes under his administration than Anambra did under Mr Obi.

The senator representing Edo North had questioned Mr Obi's capacity to address Nigeria's worsening insecurity, arguing that his record as governor of Anambra did ...