A support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Edo4Asiwaju, has called on Professor David Osifo, former commissioner for Health in Edo State, to resign from his position at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) before contesting in any political election. The group stated that Osifo cannot effectively serve in a federal institution and simultaneously pursue political office under the APC. Edo4Asiwaju emphasized that public service and political ambition require full-time commitment and that holding both roles creates a conflict of interest. The group expressed concern over the perception of federal institutions being used as political springboards while appointments remain active. It urged Osifo to choose between his academic appointment and political aspirations. No statement from Osifo or UBTH was reported in response to the appeal. The group's position aligns with existing public service guidelines that discourage active civil servants from engaging in partisan politics.
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