Oghiadomhe resigns, says Presidency
Chief of Staff in the Presidency resigns
The Chief of Staff to the President, Mike Oghiadomhe (Edo State) has resigned his position for political ambition.
Speaking on Monday with State House correspondents after meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati denied the online reports that Oghiadomhe was sacked over corrupt practices.
According to him, the President extended his appreciation to Oghiadomhe for his contribution on the job.
He said: “Nothing extensive to say other than to confirm that the chief of staff has resigned his appointment and it has nothing to do with the speculation that one online has tried to put out.”
“The president received the letter today which is titled letter of resignation and it says he wishes to pursue other political necessities in our great party.”
Continuing, he said: “You would recall that about two weeks ago before the president traveled to Ethiopia, he announced in council that if there was any member of the cabinet or any major political appointee who wants to pursue some other political roles that he had been hearing rumours that some people may be want to go and pursue other things in whatever capacity, that such people are going to be engaged heavily in political activities, they should let him know; and if they see that they are going to be really busy, and such activities may occupy their time extraordinarily, they should please step aside or come and see him for discussion.”
“That you can confirm, it happened in the open floor of the council. And you can see what I have pointed out as the reason for the chief of staff’s resignation is in line with that. So, we find the speculation particularly by some of the online platforms callous, completely unreasonable considering that this is a man who has served and given time and energy to the pursuit of the good interest of our country.”
“Mr president appreciates his contributions and he would like to put on record that indeed he was a man who discharged his responsibilities diligently and the country is very grateful to him and the president personally would like to wish him well in his future endeavours.”
On replacement for the position, he said “Not yet”.
But a source, who spoke on a condition of anonymity, maintained that Oghiadomhe was actually sacked and that issues that led to it came to a head on Saturday in Sokoto State.
He was said to have breached protocol by keeping the Sokoto State Governor, Aliyu Wamakko (All Progressives Congress) in the dark concerning President Jonathan’s visit to the state.
Oghiadomhe was said to have written the letter informing Jonathan’s visit to Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Mukthari Shagari (Peoples Democratic Party).
Wamakko, not minding the breach, was said to have made adequate arrangement for the President’s visit.
Earlier yesterday, Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole was seen at the Presidential Villa heading to the President’s office.
According to him, the President extended his appreciation to Oghiadomhe for his contribution on the job.
He said: “Nothing extensive to say other than to confirm that the chief of staff has resigned his appointment and it has nothing to do with the speculation that one online has tried to put out.”
“The president received the letter today which is titled letter of resignation and it says he wishes to pursue other political necessities in our great party.”
Continuing, he said: “You would recall that about two weeks ago before the president traveled to Ethiopia, he announced in council that if there was any member of the cabinet or any major political appointee who wants to pursue some other political roles that he had been hearing rumours that some people may be want to go and pursue other things in whatever capacity, that such people are going to be engaged heavily in political activities, they should let him know; and if they see that they are going to be really busy, and such activities may occupy their time extraordinarily, they should please step aside or come and see him for discussion.”
“That you can confirm, it happened in the open floor of the council. And you can see what I have pointed out as the reason for the chief of staff’s resignation is in line with that. So, we find the speculation particularly by some of the online platforms callous, completely unreasonable considering that this is a man who has served and given time and energy to the pursuit of the good interest of our country.”
“Mr president appreciates his contributions and he would like to put on record that indeed he was a man who discharged his responsibilities diligently and the country is very grateful to him and the president personally would like to wish him well in his future endeavours.”
On replacement for the position, he said “Not yet”.
But a source, who spoke on a condition of anonymity, maintained that Oghiadomhe was actually sacked and that issues that led to it came to a head on Saturday in Sokoto State.
He was said to have breached protocol by keeping the Sokoto State Governor, Aliyu Wamakko (All Progressives Congress) in the dark concerning President Jonathan’s visit to the state.
Oghiadomhe was said to have written the letter informing Jonathan’s visit to Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Mukthari Shagari (Peoples Democratic Party).
Wamakko, not minding the breach, was said to have made adequate arrangement for the President’s visit.
Earlier yesterday, Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole was seen at the Presidential Villa heading to the President’s office.
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