Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole Exposes APC’s National Working Committee (NWC)’s spending during the 2019 elections. Speaking at a book launch authored by Salihu Moh Lukman, Oshiomhole disclosed that the NWC spent N1.6 billion to secure victories in Kwara and Ogun states’ governorship elections and played a pivotal role in Hope Uzodimma’s emergence as Imo State governor. Additionally, he highlighted the refund of N220 million to contest against Kwara’s incumbent governor.
During his leadership, Oshiomhole Exposes APC’s that the NWC distributed N20 million and N10 million each to senatorial and House of Representatives candidates, respectively, emphasizing that the financial support was granted, not loaned. Oshiomhole criticized the Mai Mala-Buni-led Caretaker Committee for allegedly squandering the savings left by his NWC.
In his revelations, Oshiomhole commended the NWC for its financial management, asserting that they utilized APC funds without contributions from governors. He claimed they sent almost N800 million to support the “Otoge agenda” in Kwara, successfully ending the Saraki political dynasty. The former governor expressed satisfaction with supporting Hope Uzodimma and Ogun’s governor.
Justifying the NWC’s actions, Oshiomhole emphasized that the financial support extended beyond giving a platform, involving active funding and campaigning. He accused Lukman of failing to acknowledge these innovations and claimed that no one had adopted similar strategies before or after his leadership.
Oshiomhole then recounted the events leading to his removal as national chairman, blaming the governors for summoning him to their preferred venue and insisting on determining gubernatorial candidates. He accused Lukman of supporting the caretaker committee that replaced him and criticized their clearing of the party’s bank accounts, revealing that they had raised double the resources during their tenure.
Meanwhile, former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, urged APC leaders to provide honest feedback to President Tinubu. Speaking at the book launch, Fayemi emphasized the importance of individuals like Lukman as the conscience of the party and suggested that the book be mandatory reading for members at all levels to aid the party’s rebuilding process.
Prominent figures attending the event included Bisi Akande, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s representatives, Yemi Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi, Bolaji Abdullahi, Lanre Issa-Onilu, and Osita Okechukwu, among others. Lukman noted that the event aimed to stimulate discussion within the party and encourage party leaders to incorporate the book’s ideas into the party’s structures for future development.
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