Senator Adams Oshiomhole has shared a personal account of life after his removal as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, describing a period marked by loneliness and withdrawal from political allies.

He spoke on the matter during a public event in Edo State, where 54 construction equipment were handed over to the state’s 18 local government areas, drawing attention away from policy and toward the human cost of political upheaval.

According to Oshiomhole, the period following his dismissal was emotionally difficult, as many members of his own party distanced themselves, creating what he described as a sense of abandonment.

He told the audience that even close associates were reluctant to visit or openly associate with him at the time, out of fear that such contact could be interpreted as disloyalty to the party, according to those present.

The former APC chairman said an unexpected gesture broke that isolation, recalling a call from Nyesom Wike, then Rivers State governor, who invited him to commission a project in Port Harcourt.

Oshiomhole said the invitation, which later included a state honour, restored his confidence and reminded him of the value of solidarity beyond party lines.

He acknowledged that the experience reshaped his outlook on political relationships, noting that support can sometimes come from unexpected quarters during moments of personal setback.

Speaking reflectively, Oshiomhole suggested that his experience offers a reminder of the emotional toll political transitions can take, even on seasoned public figures, and the importance of empathy in public life.