The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former leader of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Adams Oshiomole says he is not interested in returning as chairman of the ruling party.
He also distanced himself from those challenging his removal as head of the National Working Committee.
According to him, even if they succeed, and the court reverses the dissolution of the committee, he will reject any offer to return to office.
Comrade Adams Oshiomole said in Abuja on Monday that that chapter of his life is closed for good saying he has no hand in the suit before a court against the National Caretaker Committee of the party.
Comrade Oshiomole also said that the court documents do not list him as one of the plaintiffs.
In his words, “In reporting the legal action taken by a member of the dissolved National Working Committee (NWC) of the Progressives Congress (APC), some attributions have been made to the effect that the plaintiff is an ‘ally of Oshiomole’ or an ‘associate of Oshiomole.’
“This is despite the fact that the court documents are clear on who the plaintiffs really is.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the 21-member National Working Committee (NWC) under my leadership largely worked cohesively and harmoniously.
“The only exceptions were the three members used by forces desperate to take control of the party.
“They contrived a crisis and abused the judicial process to undermine the constitution and integrity of the party.
“The majority of 18 members worked as a team and not as allies or loyalists of anybody.”
He added that he holds nobody accountable for his removal, bore no grudges against anyone and accepted his fate in good faith.
Oshiomole expressed gratitude to President Muhammedu Buhari for encouraging him to be the national chairman of the APC.
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