By Dayo Omoogun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has condemned the Rivers State Government statement which accused him and the Minister of State (Petroleum) Chief Timipriye Sylva
of sponsoring thugs to attack the residence of former Rivers Governor Dr. Peter Odili, describing it as a “reckless defamation” of his character.
The condemnation is contained in a statement signed by Oshiomhole’s Chief Press secretary made available to the media on Thursday.
“The statement is an egregious assault on the reputation that has taken Oshiomhole a life-time to build.”
Oshiomhole who denied any involvement in the incidence at the Odilis’ residence also used the medium to condemn the action.
“For clarity, Oshiomhole was not in any way involved in the action that took place at the residence of Dr. Odili, a gentleman for whom Oshiomhole has tremendous respect as a friend of many years despite political differences.”
“As a matter of principle, Oshiomhole condemns any harassment Hon. Justice Mary Odili had suffered for a judgment she gave within her powers as a judicial officer. Oshiomhole as a one-time beneficiary of judicial redress of injustice always holds the judiciary in the highest esteem and the obedience of court orders.”
The statement went on to demand an apology from the government
“The unsubstantiated allegation by the Rivers State government is , therefore, an insult on the APC National Chairman. It is an indecent thing for a state government to do in the circumstance.”
“We hereby call on the Rivers State Government to toe the path of decency and withdraw the defamatory statement with due apologies.”