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Adams Oshiomhole is a Nigerian politician who served as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2018 to 2020. He was the Governor of Edo State from 2009 to 2016.

Here are some notable facts about Adams Oshiomhole:

  1. Early Life: Oshiomhole was born on April 4, 1952, in Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria.
  2. Labor Union Leader: Before entering politics, Oshiomhole was a prominent labor union leader, serving as the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) from 1999 to 2007.
  3. Governor of Edo State: Oshiomhole was elected Governor of Edo State in 2007 and served two terms until 2016.
  4. National Chairman of APC: In 2018, Oshiomhole was elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position he held until his suspension in 2020.
  5. Controversies: Oshiomhole has been involved in several controversies during his political career, including allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and factionalism within the APC.
  6. Impeachment: In 2020, Oshiomhole was impeached as National Chairman of the APC by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) due to allegations of gross misconduct.
  7. Current Status: Oshiomhole is currently facing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on charges of corruption and abuse of office during his tenure as Governor of Edo State.

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