Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has revealed that Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of the state, was against the appointment of his son, Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, as the Commissioner for Health-designate.
Recall that Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Cyril to the position last Tuesday.
In an interview on Channels Television, Idahosa defended Cyril’s qualification, revealing that he is a trained medical doctor with extensive education, including further studies in the United States.
He revealed that Cyril’s appointment was based solely on his merit and competence, not his father’s influence.
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.
