In truth, the physiognomy of a man should not be the yardstick for his intelligence. There are simpletons with imposing presence and physique. Yet, there are persons with diminutive frames, who are embodiments of intelligence.

What happened on Sunday in Edo State at a service to commemorate the 32 years of the creation of the state and also today, at yet another state function, clearly attested to the claim above.

First, the story was that the Deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shaibu, was not extended an invitation to be at such a crucial state function held on Sunday. That’s the first strike against Governor Godwin Obaseki. It is nothing but petty.

Two, after the man had put aside your ignoble fireworks to honour you as his boss, he was prevented by a mere security aide from getting any close. An elected deputy governor? How you guys take democracy for granted is to say the least unbelievable.

Some may say, “Oh, yes, serves him right. After all, he betrayed his brother and benefactor to remain where he is,” but that would not have addressed the crux of the matter. It is completely extraneous to the spirit of this case, given the immaturity displayed by Obaseki.

How he watched his deputy being disrespected by his security aide remains incomprehensible, knowing it should not be about the person of the deputy governor but the office he occupies. Whatever political differences they had should not have been played up so disgracefully that it turned out the joke was on Obaseki himself.

Showing presence in office and living up to billings should not be about setting up press conferences and slinging muds at the federal government, each time it is convenient, when indeed you lack the ‘common sense’ to put your own house in order.

With your history of existential betrayal and poor capacity at managing relationships, very few people should actually share space with your ilk. Yet, providence has put you where you are today, but you’re still unable to rise above your conceited self since your thought process is permanently in disagreement with your physical growth.

Your demeanor on Sunday was resentful, a blight on your office and a decimation of the badge you undeservedly adorn: His Excellency. But one thing is certain, though: no matter how much you put into the growth and development of the state, no one will remember any of them, but this ugly turn of events, if not halted immediately.

Choose wisely and please, grow up, Mr. Governor!

Olaleye, a journalist and public affairs analyst writes from Lagos

https://worldviewafrica.com/obaseki-please-grow-up/

bennybuhari:


Two, after the man had put aside your ignoble fireworks to honour you as his boss, he was prevented by a mere security aide from getting any close. An elected deputy governor? How you guys take democracy for granted is to say the least unbelievable.



https://worldviewafrica.com/obaseki-please-grow-up/

What an Insult

Word for the wise. While i don't support Shaibu's desperation, Obaseki should remember that power is transient

Oga OP rest, I remember when GEJ said if had use just half of his Power as the president, people for hear am.

Obaseki is not GEJ where you'll run propaganda and do what pleases you and expect him to be a gentleman.

I'm sure you're one of the deputy governor media team.

Olawale no be you go decide for us in edo

Shaibu also needs to grow up, he has gathered enough to last him

Let's not deceive ourselves that na because of masses he is fighting

Kogi is doing election this year, how many remember how onoja was loyal to Bello yet he was still discarded

Onoja didn't make noise, shaibu must you force yourself on edo

I think what the writer is saying is that at least, stop washing your dirty linen in public. Show respect for God's house and acknowledge his greetings. You can do any other thing later

udemzyudex:
Oga OP rest, I remember when GEJ said if had use just half of his Power as the president, people for hear am.

Obaseki is not GEJ where you'll run propaganda and do what pleases you and expect him to be a gentleman.

I'm sure you're one of the deputy governor media team.

The same people who joined forces to fight Oshiomhole

OP please stay out of Edo politics.
In fact, Obaseki should show Shaibu the difference between a governor and a deputy governor.
In case you don't know, these are some of the sins of Shaibu.

1. Shaibu has been undermining the governor.
He called an APC leader in the state asking the to work together to elect a speaker against the wish of the governor with an altimate aim of impeaching Obaseki.

2. Shaibu travelled out of the country without even having the courtesy of telling the governor.

3. On the day of swearing in of commissioners, Shaibu refused to attend. He was rather partying in Abuja during the swearing in of members of the national Assembly. .

4. The final straw that broke the carmel's back was when the governor saw on a national TV that his deputy had sued him for a poprported plan to impeach him. The governor was shocked because there was nothing of such. Even if there was, Shaibu should have waited for an impeachment notice to be served ton him then he can approach the court.

Can a deputy governor try this in other states? Well, it was Obaseki that gave Shaibu that leverage to behave anyhow.

Edo no be Lagos.

nairavsdollars:
I think what the writer is saying is that at least, stop washing your dirty linen in public. Show respect for God's house and acknowledge his greetings. You can do any other thing later

Telling politicians not to wash their dirty linen in public is like telling a pig not to play in mud.

Lol.

Both of them should grow up. They are elected to govern not to fight

Chinjo2:
OP please stay out of Edo politics.
In fact, Obaseki should show Shaibu the difference between a governor and a deputy governor.
In case you don't know, these are some of the sins of Shaibu.

1. Shaibu has been undermining the governor.
He called an APC leader in the state asking the to work together to elect a speaker against the wish of the governor with an altimate aim of impeaching Obaseki.

2. Shaibu travelled out of the country without even having the courtesy of telling the governor.

3. On the day of swearing in of commissioners, Shaibu refused to attend. He was rather partying in Abuja during the swearing in of members of the national Assembly. .

4. The final straw that broke the carmel's back was when the governor saw on a national TV that his deputy had sued him for a poprported plan to impeach him. The governor was shocked because there was nothing of such. Even if there was, Shaibu should have waited for an impeachment notice to be served ton him then he can approach the court.

Can a deputy governor try this in other states? Well, it was Obaseki that gave Shaibu that leverage to behave anyhow.

Edo no be Lagos.

Let The showdown begin. It's PDP, APC vs LP