Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo state.
As the battle for the 2027 presidency begins to take shape, Adams Oshiomhole, Senator, has questioned Peter Obi’s ability to tackle Nigeria’s security crisis, arguing that the former Anambra governor failed to curb kidnapping and violent crime during his time in office. The Edo North lawmaker said Edo State was considerably safer under his administration than Anambra was under Obi, challenging the former Labour Party presidential candidate’s credentials as a national leader capable of restoring security across the country.
Oshiomhole made the remarks during an interview on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, which circulated on Sunday. The former governor of Edo State said Obi’s record in Anambra does not support the growing perception of him as a leader capable of addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges.
According to Oshiomhole, insecurity remained a major problem in Anambra throughout Obi’s tenure as governor between 2006 and 2014, adding that significant efforts to combat kidnapping only emerged after Willie Obiano succeeded him.
“Peter Obi could not fix insecurity in Anambra State. It took the intervention of Governor Obiano, who took over from him and began to destroy the properties of those whom he believed had used their compounds for kidnapping,” Oshiomhole said.
