Former APC national chairman, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has issued a statement vehemently denying any involvement or discussions with Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki concerning a purported plan to initiate impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Hon. Philip Shaibu.
The disputed article alleged that Governor Obaseki had sought Oshiomhole’s assistance in lobbying APC lawmakers for support in the alleged impeachment move against Deputy Governor Shaibu.
Oshiomhole in the statement categorically refutes this, emphasizing that he has not engaged in any discussions with Governor Obaseki regarding plans to impeach his deputy.
The statement reads:
“We wish to categorically state that Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has not, at any time, engaged in discussions with Governor Godwin Obaseki regarding plans to impeach his deputy, as the apex leader of the APC in Edo State, is solely focused on fostering goodwill between the people of Edo State and the APC, with the goal of winning the upcoming governorship election and returning the state to a path of progress under an APC government.
“Also, it is important to state that matters of impeachment are the sole responsibilities of the Edo State House of Assembly and the Edo State Judiciary. Political parties have no constitutional role to play in any impeachment process.
“Therefore, the notion that Senator Adams Oshiomhole can influence the actions of APC lawmakers, should there be any impeachment exercise in the Edo State House of Assembly is simply preposterous.
“Senator Oshiomhole has not and will not engage in any deals with Governor Obaseki on this or any other political issue.
“Lastly, we urge all Edo people to approach articles of this nature with skepticism if the authors fail to take credit for their allegations. As we begin the process leading to the September 2024 governorship election in our beloved State
“Let us all strive for truthful and responsible discourse in our political environment.
