Chief John Odigie Oyegun, former National
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) must be having a good laugh
wherever he is. If he is just finishing a meal, he can afford to pick his teeth
and belch from the deepest part of his biological system, and even turn up his
nose as he asks for a glass of water. He can also look around and thank Karma
for being kind to him, as he gulps down the water and reflects on the
circumstances of the APC since he was shunted aside and Adams Oshiomhole,
former Governor of Edo State and former labour leader, supplanted him.
Oyegun’s
waterloo was the election in Ondo
State and the emergence
of Rotimi Akeredolu as Governor, and before then, his power-tussle with some
key stakeholders in the South West wing of the ruling party. Oyegun was accused
of being disdainful of reconciliation within the party, and not willing to work
with some prominent stakeholders. He was seen as an obstacle to party cohesion.
He was sacrificed. His place was taken by Adams Oshiomhole.