Oshiomhole Speaks On Shaibu’s ‘Plan’ To Join APC

In Benin, former Edo State governor and now Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, addressed the speculations surrounding Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu’s potential return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Oshiomhole emphasized that the APC is not “a rehabilitation centre for failed, disgruntled and disloyal politicians.”

The Senator’s comments came during a condolence visit to the family of the late Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Chief David Edebiri.

Further addressing other matters, he noted he had never witnessed “a court passed judgement based on suspicion.”

He said, “About somebody going to court to complain based on suspicion that he was about to be impeached by the state House of Assembly, I don’t know how court adjudicates over suspicion.

“I hear someone is trying to run to the APC. Let me say this, the APC is not a rehabilitation centre for failed politicians.

“Those of us in APC are satisfied the way we are; we are happy to be in opposition. I want to say we are not about to receive people who are coming because they have lost out. I want to say no to IDP in the APC.”

He advised political officeholders to be loyal to their principal, noting that he could never support disloyalty.

Oshiomhole added, “My advice is, those who are having challenges should learn how to respect their bosses. I also advise people that anybody you work with, be loyal.

“Many of you will attest to the fact that my deputy was interested in succeeding me when I was the governor, but I didn’t support him and he didn’t take me to court. And if there are people whose sole aim is to profit from crisis, such persons cannot get my support.”

Speaking on Shaibu’s bid to succeed Obaseki, Oshiomhole said: “It would be nice if my clan produced the next governor of Edo State, but Nigeria doesn’t work that way. Based on the principle of fairness, it would be good for other zones to produce the next governor of the state.”