Edo APC crisis thickens as Obaseki demands arrest of Oshiomhole

The personality clash between incumbent governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki and his estranged political godfather, Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of the state, has taken a new twist as Obaseki has allegedly demanded for the arrest of Oshiomhole.

In a petition submitted by the Edo state government to the Inspector-General of Police, and Department of State Services, DSS, for the arrest of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government also wants the former Governor prosecuted by the security agencies.

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Oshiomhole is accused of constantly disobeying the State government’s orders.

This was disclosed in Abuja on Monday by the Deputy Governor of the state, Phillip Shuaibu..

aThe Deputy Governor, however, stated that the Edo ex-Governor is still his father, adding that their present differences did not change that fact.