Federal Appointments: Afemai Youths Allege Marginalisation

Some youths in Edo North have accused Senator Adams Oshiomhole of nepotism, alleged marginalization of three local government areas of his senatorial district in  federal appointments accruing to the zone.

The youths under the aegis of ‘Afemai Unity Forum’ described Oshiomhole’s action as a bad omen to the development of the senatorial district.

The group in a statement signed by its leaders, Oje Ohis and Abayomi Justice, said Senator Oshiomhole’s preference for the Etsako tribe for federal appointments will further divide the Afemai region.

“The unflinching loyalty, investment and contribution to the emergence of this administration in the last general election by the people of Edo North ought to be rewarded with equal distribution of federal appointments.

“Unfortunately, Senator Oshiomhole has been engaging in  subtle marginalization of three local government areas (Akoko-Edo, Owan East and Owan West) in federal appointments, choosing to favour his kinsmen (Etsako). Going with information from the grapevine, Senator Oshiomhole has penciled names of his kinsmen for appointment into federal boards.

“This action is nepotic and a bad omen to the development of the district, which will further result in division in Edo North.

“Appointments into federal boards must be spread across the six LGAs in Edo North for the peace and progress of the district,” the statement read.