26th February, 2016
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Friday disclosed that he will take a 10-day break starting Monday 29 February, 2016 to enable him rest.
In a chat with APC correspondents, he stated that in his absence, the party’s Deputy National Chairman (South), Engr. Segun Oni will cover his beat.
He dispelled a media report suggesting an “internal strife” in the party and a move to “ease” him out of office.
“I have been APC National Chairman for how long now? Going to two years, and it has been a very intense period building the party and a very intense period putting government together up to this point. All that has happened is that I think I deserve a bit of a break and that will start effective Monday,” he said.
“In my absence, the party’s Deputy National Chairman (South), Engr. Segun Oni will cover my beat. It is that simple, it is that straightforward. Any speculation about not being in the office is of no consequence.”
He explained that he had to work despite falling sick. “On Tuesday I was down with malaria, I managed on Wednesday to attend that crucial meeting at the presidency, yesterday (Thursday) I had to go to the hospital just to be sure and today I am at work, full stop. So please, please, please I know the press is supposed to steer the news but not when there is really nothing to steer. It is that simple,” he added.