APC: I’m Not Part Of Crisis That Consumed You, Keyamo Tells Oshiomhole

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Thursday, August 12th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, says he is not involved in the political misfortune of former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole.

Keyamo disclosed that he is not involved in the crisis that “consumed” Oshiomhole in the last governorship election in Edo State.

The minister in a statement had stated that the former governor is still suffering from the political disappointment he suffered in the last gubernatorial election in the state.

It could be recalled that there are speculations Within the APC, that Keyamo and some party chieftains were plotting to return Oshiomhole.

However, Keyamo, in a statement by his aide, Tunde Moshood, refuted claims made by the former APC National Chairman.

A statement by Moshood stated that the minister is not struggling with anyone over occupying positions of the party.

The statement reads partly: “The story of the political tussle between Gov. Godwin Obaseki and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in Edo State is so well documented that we do not need to remind Nigerians about it. Mr Keyamo had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with it.

“When the crises finally consumed Oshiomhole, Mr Keyamo was not in any strategic legal position like the office of the AGF, APC legal adviser or an SA to any high office within the system on legal matters. Mr Keyamo is not PRIVY to how members of the CECPC were nominated and/or selected, so he did not have the benefit of the opportunity to point out any legal disabilities. Regrettably, the respected Comrade must have given in to gossip and rumours.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Mr Keyamo has no personal interest to serve. He is very content with the assignment given to him by Mr President and is very much ready and willing to return to his striving legal practice whenever his assignment is over.

“Keyamo is not struggling with anyone for anything other than to enthrone justice and fairness within the system. The minister has climbed the highest ladder in his chosen profession before being called upon to public office. Public office is not a do-or-die affair for him. All insinuations in Oshiomhole’s release that Mr Keyamo is after some PERSONAL gain is pure balderdash.”