APC: It is time for Oshiomhole to go by Comrade Peter Esele (opinion)Editor's note: It is just the right time for Adams Oshiomhole, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave his seat. This is the verdict of Peter Esele, his one-time ally and former president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Esele, who once aspired to govern Edo state on the platform of the APC, mentions some reasons he is calling for the Oshiomhole to tender his resignation or be removed. One of such reasons is that the former governor's public utterances are now a source of embarrassment to the party. He shares others. This is a difficult one to write, but there comes a time when you must make a clear distinction between individual and institutional interests. There comes a time when you must choose sides. This is one of such pivotal moments. The national chairman of APC cannot claim ignorance that the deputy gubernatorial candidate of the party in Bayelsa was ineligible to contest the election which led to the Supreme court verdict. Recommended for you Delta PDP guber candidate, Sheriff Oborevwori escapes assassination His utterances about national issues have become a huge source of embarrassment to the party and the country at large. The APC as the governing party must do all it can to defend the institutions of the state no matter the pain or interests. Failure to do so is a recipe for anarchy. The incompetence and corrupt practices at the national secretariat has resulted in the weakening of various important internal processes for the selection of party candidates. The losses from this flagrant abuse of the party’s internal workings have led to various court judgements against the party. States like Bayelsa and Zamfara now have to contend with Governors the people never voted for. The APC has also been factionalised in Edo state with the tacit support of the national chairman. Neither faction will be able to fulfill the required provision by our party’s processes and protocol. APC has outgrown the kinds of theatrics displayed by Comrade Oshiomole who ironically, was also a product of court processes. The time is now, to thank him for his services to the party and move on. Recommended for you Beautiful bride rocks husband on wedding day, he becomes too shy to hold he... Or, are we going to wail again, when the courts intervene to sack our candidate in Edo state? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Legit.ng. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Your own opinion articles are welcome at info@corp.legit.ng— drop an email telling us what you want to write about and why. More details in Legit.ng’s step-by-step guide for guest contributors. Contact us if you have any feedback, suggestions, complaints or compliments. We are also available on Twitter. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) - Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better. Source: Legit.ng Editor's note: Disclaimer: PAY ATTENTION: