Adam oshiomole news
Adam Oshiomhole is a Nigerian politician who served as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2018 to 2020. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- Oshiomhole's Suspension: In June 2020, the APC suspended Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the party following a recommendation by the party's National Working Committee (NWC). The suspension was due to alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct.
- Court Ruling: In July 2020, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the reinstatement of Oshiomhole as the APC National Chairman, pending the determination of a suit filed by him challenging his suspension.
- Reinstatement: In August 2020, the APC reinstated Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the party, following a court order.
- Resignation: In April 2020, Oshiomhole resigned as the APC National Chairman, citing health reasons and the need to focus on his personal life.
- Ekiti Governorship Election: In August 2020, Oshiomhole was accused of interfering in the Ekiti State governorship election, which was won by the APC candidate, Kayode Fayemi. The opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused Oshiomhole of using his influence to manipulate the election.
- Corruption Allegations: In October 2020, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Oshiomhole over alleged corruption and money laundering. He was later granted bail.
- APC Crisis: In November 2020, Oshiomhole was accused of fueling the crisis in the APC, which led to the suspension of several party members, including the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki.
- Obaseki's Defection: In July 2020, Obaseki defected from the APC to the PDP, citing the party's internal crisis and the influence of Oshiomhole on the party's affairs.
- Oshiomhole's Reconciliation Efforts: In December 2020, Oshiomhole announced his intention to reconcile with Obaseki and other APC members who had defected to the PDP.
- APC Primaries: In February 2022, Oshiomhole was accused of manipulating the APC primaries in Edo State, which led to the emergence of a new candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as the party's governorship candidate.
These are some of the recent news updates about Adam Oshiomhole.