Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North in the National Assembly, has said that political sinners cannot go to hellfire.
Recall that Adams Oshiomhole, during his short-lived period
as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was alleged to
have said that “any politician that joins APC, his or her sins are forgiven,”
which he has vehemently denied.
Oshiomhole, speaking at the Edo State APC congress on
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Benin City, said, “Political sin cannot lead anybody
to hellfire.”
The former governor of the state was responding to a call by
the newly elected state chairman of the party, Jarret Tenebe, who appealed to
those he offended to forgive him while serving as acting chairman of the party.
He contended that political sins are normal in politics and
will not take them to hell.
According to him, Tenebe may have committed sins against
anybody, but now he has been forgiven. Politicians are bound to commit sins,
but they will not lead them to hellfire.
“Jarret said all the sins he has committed should be
forgiven. And I said he who does not sin does not belong to this planet Earth.
This Earth is populated by sinners. For sinners who weep, ask for forgiveness
in the way he has done. But to be honest, political sinners don’t need to go to
hell.
“Political sins can only grow around a moment and then they
just get dissolved. So, Jarret, you are brand new, staleness like a mint,” he
said.
Earlier, in his acceptance speech, Tenebe said that in the
course of his duty as the acting chairman of the party, he may have stepped on
toes and asked for forgiveness.
“Reflecting on my journey within our great Party, I
previously served as Deputy State Chairman during one of the most turbulent
periods in the history of APC in Edo State. Through our counter-debate phase,
the unwavering support and commitment of our party faithful enabled us to
weather the storm and keep the party united and focused.
“In the course of discharging my responsibility, I may have
stepped on toes where my actions may have offended anyone while carrying out my
duties in strengthening the democratic foundation of our party.
“I sincerely offer my apologies. Every decision taken was
made in good faith and in the overall interest of the APC. I was also actively
involved in the leadership process during a defining electoral period that
reshaped the political landscape of Edo State, particularly in the build-up to
the governorship election.
“That period was marked by diverse political interests and
different opinions, which naturally created internal tensions. However, all
actions taken were guided by the collective goal of positioning our party for
success and progress.
“To all who felt aggrieved at any point, I extend a hand of
reconciliation and goodwill as we move forward together to build a stronger Edo
State,” he added.
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