Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and a senator for Edo North, has expressed dismay at what he calls the extent of vandalism committed against the National Assembly’s property by former legislators.
Oshiomhole revealed that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate from the recent past have stolen television sets, rugs, and chairs notwithstanding the presence of security personnel.
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When he appeared on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Oshiomhole revealed the information.
He said that the previous politicians left their offices in disarray with holes in the wall and claimed that he had to pay to renovate his office before utilizing it.
The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, emphasized that the offices left vacant by former Principal Officers of the National Assembly, whose names he declined to reveal, were also vandalized.
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“Let me tell you something; the National Assembly does not discuss it, and I do not understand why those who are required to speak do not do so.
“The extent of the National Assembly’s property vandalism startled me. Carpets, televisions, and senators’ chairs were all removed using a moving van. I had to use my money, and someone also chose to have a printer delivered and a laptop given to me for use in my office. The carpet had to be purchased, and repairs had to be made. To repair the new carpet, I had to pay some young workers to clean the office. I had to pay to have my workplace painted. I will present the receipt to you.
“I don’t understand why and how there was that much vandalism committed in the National Assembly despite the fact that the Senate met on Sunday before we were sworn in on the following Tuesday. I’ll never comprehend what transpired. Even in the offices of the Senate’s top officials, who I won’t name here, you may find holes in the walls.
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Oshiomhole claimed, “People told me there’s also the same level of vandalism in the House Representatives.”