The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole is angry with with the Arise TV host, Dr Reuben Abati, a former presidential spokesperson over what he described as disrespectful and mischievous comments.
He issued the challenge on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Televisionโs Politics Today, where he reacted to a recent episode of Arise TVโs The Morning Show in which Abati questioned former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa.
โI was particularly shocked that a senior editor could ask the immediate past governor of Delta state, Okowa, mischievously, I must say, with all due respect, โdid you get permission from Oshiomhole that your sins will now be forgiven before you decided to decamp to APC?โโ Oshiomhole said.
Oshiomhole, who is a former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress and ex-governor of Edo State, said he found it absurd that Abati would imply he had such powers within the APC.
โHow can you ask that? What is my status? I am in the legislature. Is the legislature responsible for the prosecution of anyone wrong in any way?โ Oshiomhole questioned.
Although he did not mention Abati by name during the interview, Oshiomholeโs references to the journalistโs past and political career pointed clearly in his direction.
He also took a swipe at Abatiโs past, referencing his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after his time as President Goodluck Jonathanโs spokesperson.