Former Edo State Governor and current Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has emphasized the importance of loyalty among public officials, cautioning against excessive ambition.
Oshiomhole’s comments come in light of the ongoing dispute between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.
Obaseki has expressed concerns about Shaibu’s reported gubernatorial aspirations and speculated defection to the All Progressives Congress. Oshiomhole, while addressing the matter, criticized Shaibu’s supposed actions as disloyalty towards Obaseki.
He said: “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.”
He added: “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 the 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 APC.”
