Former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has disclosed why he refused to approach the court after his removal from the party’s top position.
Goldennewsng reports that the former governor of Edo State stated that his not going to court was not because he had no case, but, because he decided to give peace a chance.
Oshiomhole who stated this in a meeting with top party stakeholders said he has learned his lesson in politics from events that happened to him but he had to let go.
He asked party stakeholders who have filed suits against the party to withdraw their cases for the unity of the party.
Oshiomhole said, “We should not fight to finish. I didn’t go to court when I was removed. It was not because I didn’t have a chance. It is an honour to be the national chairman of the party even if it was for one day. If the Supreme Court ruled that I should come back but the party leaders said no, who would I preside over?
“I chose to sleep over my right by not contesting my removal and I am enjoying it. I chose not to go to court. I told my lawyer to withdraw the case from court. Please take a cue from my example and withdraw all cases as regards primary from the court.”
The senatorial candidate for Edo North Senatorial Zone, Oshiomhole said he was against his brother contesting for the state House of Assembly because it would be unfair for the zone and unity.
He said, “I have learned my lesson. All those people I supported before, how did it end up? I only told my younger brother to step down because Oshiomhole cannot be going for senate and another Oshiomhole going for House of Assembly. Na only Oshiomhole dey? In Edo North, I never imposed anybody.”
