By DADA AYOKHAI
In what appeared like an account of his stewardship as national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, gave himself a pat on the back, saying he is satisfied with his accomplishments within the space of two years he was in office.
Comrade Oshiomole spoke at the welcome party hosted in his honour by the APC family in Etsako Central Local Government
The former labour leader, in his quintessential manner, turned the reception into a rally of a sort, delving into life after his exit as national chairman of the APC, adding the two year he spent in office was quite eventful and thanked President Buhari for his support.
Comrade Oshiomole arrived Fugar, venue of the reception in a motorcade, clad in his trademark khaki trouser and long sleeved shirt, accompanied by top APC chieftains in the state, including the duo of APC governorship candidate, Pastor Ize-iyamu and his deputy, Hon Gani Audu.
Waxing philosophical, Oshiomole drew examples from the life and times of Jesus Christ to illustrate how those he trusted and assisted ended up betraying him.
: He said: “It’s not the number of years one spends on earth that matters. Rather,it’s the fulfillment of a mission that matters most.
Jesus spent only 33 years on earth, but He was able to fulfill His mission, hence He is still remembered for His works.
: So, you can be hundred years old and, yet, nobody remembers you for anything. I spent two years as national chairman, l am at peace with myself. I brought changes to the position, change is what most people don’t accept easily”
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Alluding to the trauma he has had to contend with dealing with persons who pretended to share his vision on how to move Edo State forward in terms of good road networks, red roof schools, etc., but who, once they came into governance abandoned the vision and began to chase shadows.
He showered praises on the people of Etsako Central who turned out in their multitude to honour him, stressing their show of support and solidarity gives him hope and fulfillment about the future.
: The highpoint of the event was the introduction of Pastor Ize-iyamu and his deputy to the teeming crowd of party enthusiasts, with an admonition that the duo deserves their votes in the September 19th guber
