Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing the Edo North Senatorial District, has proclaimed that politicians will not face damnation for their political misdeeds.
While speaking in Benin City yesterday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state Congress, where Jarret Tenebe was reelected, Oshiomhole stated that claims of political sins leading to hellfire are unfounded.
Addressing recent rumors regarding a rift between himself and the APC chairman of the state, Terret Tenebe, he remarked, "Political sins are commonplace within politics and do not result in anyone going to hell."
He further mentioned that while Tenebe may have wronged him in the past, he has forgiven these grievances following their reconciliation, asserting, "Politicians inevitably err, yet these transgressions will not lead them to eternal damnation."
In response to criticisms from opposition parties expressing concerns about the APC's perceived transformation of Nigeria into a one-party state, Oshiomhole countered that no substantial evidence has been offered to support claims that anyone is being forced to switch parties to join the APC.
He stated, "Just last week, opposition parties lamented that the APC is creating a monolithic political environment. However, they have failed to provide any proof that anyone is being compelled to leave their party for the APC."
Oshiomhole emphasized that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria allows individuals the freedom to align with any political party. He remarked, "President Bola Tinubu is required to uphold constitutional provisions, and the National Working Committee is similarly obligated, allowing no one to be barred from joining us."
He concluded by suggesting that those upset about members leaving their parties should examine the internal issues causing dissatisfaction, which prompts members to exit. He noted an instance of a vice president who was unable to grow his party (PDP) and ultimately joined the opposition, which has now evolved into the APC.
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