The Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has revealed
that the former Governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, opposed the nomination
of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate.
Recall that Governor Monday Okpebholo
appointed Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last
Tuesday, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on
Wednesday, Idahosa described Cyril as a seasoned medical doctor who is fully
qualified to serve in the cabinet.
He stated, “Senator Adams Oshiomhole is a Senator of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his son, like any other individual, has his
own destiny. Cyril is a seasoned medical doctor. He studied in Nigeria and went
on to further his studies in the United States. He is fully qualified to be in
the cabinet. The fact that he is Oshiomhole’s son does not disqualify him from
holding a position he is competent to manage. He will serve as Commissioner for
Health based on merit.”
Refuting allegations of nepotism and state capture, Idahosa
noted that the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress
opposed his son’s nomination.
“This position has nothing to do with Adams Oshiomhole. In
fact, Adams opposed it. He was against the nomination because of the vision the
governor has for the people of Edo State. The governor made the decision to
appoint Cyril based on competence, not because of his father,” Idahosa
explained.
Addressing comparisons with former President Olusegun
Obasanjo’s remarks about state capture, Idahosa added, “What is happening in
Edo State is far from state capture. It is about ensuring competence and
delivering results for the people.”
On his role as deputy governor, Idahosa said, “The governor
and I discuss cabinet matters, but my main statutory function as deputy
governor is overseeing the boundary commission, which I will chair.”
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