I am not aware of any plot or any scheme to impeach the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu. I have also checked and there was no such plan.


“So, the court action taken, for me, is a thing of shock and disappointment. I am trying to reflect on the move made by somebody that I have given a broad latitude to do his work as deputy governor. So, for him to take this kind of action is shocking.”

Obaseki said Shaibu never discussed his governorship ambition with him.

“The last time we spoke of my successor after the House of Assembly election, I did say that we should be patient and that our task is to try and finish well and conclude all our projects we started. It’s only when we do this right that we will have the support of the people for my successor.

“I believe that this action by him is a preemptive move to get a court order, keep his ticket and move to another party. I think it’s unfair for our party. We don’t need this sort of crisis. I have been getting calls all over the world and it’s rather sad that somebody who is part of an administration will do this to the administration because of his personal ambition.”

Obaseki said he was not angry “but naturally I should be disappointed.”

Meanwhile, at the state Assenbly on Monday no mention was made of the alleged impeachment move against Shaibu.


The lawmakers adjourned the plenary till next Monday, August 14.

But an Edo North group, led by a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Kabiru Adjoto, addressed journalists on Monday, accusing Shaibu of embarrassing the people of the zone.

Adjoto said the group could not keep quiet on the current political happenings in the state expressing disbelief over the imbroglio.

He said, “We have watched in utter disbelief the self-contrived rift between our governor, Godwin Obaseki, and our son, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu. Afemai people are a very hard-working, patriotic and loyal race.

“We recall that our two distinguished sons, who are former deputy governors, Reverend Peter Obadan and Mike Oghiadomhe, cooperated with their bosses and demonstrated the loyalty that the Afemai race is known for.

“We are surprised and embarrassed by the behaviour of Deputy Governor Shaibu in his ill-advised mission to govern the state by all means.

“Mr Godwin Obaseki has been magnanimous more than any governor in Nigeria, and has saddled our son, the Deputy Governor with the highest number of responsibilities, ranging from sports, internal revenue, boundary committee, immunisation, to mention but a few, which has earned him a name ‘the busiest Deputy Governor in Nigeria’.

“The court action is not only speculative but baseless and highly embarrassing. We are coming out today to disassociate the Afemai people from this ill-conceived action, and to also apologise to the governor of the state for this unfortunate incident.”

When contacted for reaction, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Musa Ebomhiana, said he was on medical leave and could not comment on the matter.


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APC would not field him as their candidate.
Maybe he should go to LP or other party.

Mr. Kabiru Adjoto spoke like an elder.... The wicked runs when no one pursues.. Shaiubu know say him don fkup

Hmmmm

Edo state is an APC state and we shall claim it back soon

juman:
APC would not field him as their candidate.
Maybe he should go to LP or other party.

Sorry, LP will not field him either.

It’s the turn of Edo Central.

I’m an advocate of zoning; it allows every section of the state feel among which breeds cohesion and peace.

Philip should have understood this much and wait out his time instead of choosing to cause trouble.

Oshiomole dey wait for am for APC sha, make dem embarrass am.

Hmm

Penguin2:

Sorry, LP will not field him either.

It’s the turn of Edo Central.

I’m an advocate of zoning; it allows every section of the state feel among which breeds cohesion and peace.

Philip should have understood this much and wait out his time instead of choosing to cause trouble.

Oshiomole dey wait for am for APC sha, make dem embarrass am.

It’s the turn of Edo Central.
But in politics anything can happen.
With good campaign anybody can win.

juman:


It’s the turn of Edo Central.
But in politics anything can happen.
With good campaign anybody can win.

I don’t support such good campaign.

Rest of Edo people should leave it for the people of Edo Central abeg.

Let them feel like they are part of Edo State too.

Every Nigerian governor would love to be a godfather, except the one that doesn't have the capacity or capability to be one.

Penguin2:

I don’t support such good campaign.

Rest of Edo people should leave it for the people of Edo Central abeg.

Let them feel like they are part of Edo State too.

Hope so. I support it.
But party would field their strongest candidate irrespective of where he come from.