- Oshiomhole claimed Tinubu left Nigeria during Buhari’s administration over political tensions
- He also alleged dissatisfaction with Akpabio’s leadership in the Senate
Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu once left Nigeria during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to avoid what he described as political embarrassment linked to government decisions at the time.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Oshiomhole made the remark during an interview on The Mic On Podcast, where he discussed political developments within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and past interactions among its key figures.
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According to him, Bola Tinubu, who was then the national leader of the APC, maintained loyalty to Buhari’s administration despite feeling uncomfortable with some of its policies and appointments.
He alleged that Tinubu’s temporary stay outside the country was influenced by disagreements over certain government decisions, which he believed could have led to political humiliation.
Oshiomhole said, “Tinubu stood with Buhari even when he was ignored. He relocated so he could avoid humiliation arising from policy choices, appointments, and decisions taken during Buhari’s administration.”
He also referenced Buhari’s early declaration that he belonged to everyone and belonged to no one, suggesting it shaped political dynamics within the administration.
In a separate comment, Oshiomhole also alleged dissatisfaction among some lawmakers in the current 10th National Assembly regarding the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
He claimed that while Akpabio is concerned about internal criticism, there is broader discontent among senators over how the Senate is being managed.
Oshiomhole further warned that the situation could become more pronounced after the 2027 elections, when a new National Assembly is expected to emerge.
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