Former Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate
The State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, disclosed this when he appeared on Channels TV on Tuesday.
According to him, the fact that Cyril is Oshiomhole’s son, it does not disqualify him from holding a position he is competent to manage.
“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.”
“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,” he said.
PUNCH Online reports that Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
