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Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Bobloco(op): 8:00am On Dec 27, 2023

The rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, may have taken another dimension as N345 million was allocated to the Office of the Deputy Governor in the 2024 Budget as against the N19bn allocated to the Office of the State Governor.

An analysis of the budget which the governor signed into law on December 15, 2023, showed that the Office of the Secretary to the State Government got N8bn far higher than the N345m allocated to the deputy governor’s office.

The document also showed that while the House of Assembly got N13bn, the Office of the Head of Service got N968m.

A source close to the House of Assembly said the slash in the allocation to the deputy governor’s office was connected to his ambition to succeed his boss as governor of the state.

It was gathered that some lawmakers believed to be loyal to the deputy governor opposed the decision of the members of the assembly to pass the budget as presented by the governor.

Lawmakers in that category were said to have described it as an “unfair appropriation” but that they were overwhelmed other members.

An insider claimed that the budget has divided the lawmakers, but a principal member of the House of Assembly said there was no division in the House.

PUNCH reports that Shaibu had last week said his office had not received any allocation in the last six months owing to the tension between him and his principal.

The deputy governor, who stated this at the unveiling of the Correspondent Office in Benin on Tuesday, said he had been running the office and doing other activities through goodwill and contributions from friends.

He said, “You know there is tension between the governor and me. And for six months, there has been no allocation to my office. So, whatever I am doing is contributions from friends and my goodwill; and I am still standing very strong.”

https://punchng.com/edo-crisis-govt-slashes-deputy-governors-budgetary-allocation/?amp

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by santakris(m): 8:03am On Dec 27, 2023

Again? The guy should just endure his Boss. They are almost there.. at least Philip Shaibu will be remembered for his doggedness and bravery

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by maasoap(m): 8:13am On Dec 27, 2023

I almost felt pity for him. Then, I remember how he ferociously attacked Oshiomole, even more than Obaseki. Whatever he gets now, he deserves it.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by NaijaCowFarm: 8:37am On Dec 27, 2023

Dhaibu should wait until 2032 and seek governorship.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Mynd44(mod): 8:50am On Dec 27, 2023

Edo is not Lagos. One has to agree with this because the level of undemocratic nonsense happening in that state can't happen in Lagos or any state with strong democratic positions

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by money121(m): 8:50am On Dec 27, 2023

Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Sermwell(m): 8:52am On Dec 27, 2023

Every politician is now behaving like balablue!! cheesy

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Taich(m): 8:52am On Dec 27, 2023

Looking at how both the Governor and his deputy fought for their second tenure,one will assume that the Governor will be on same side with the deputy. Look at all the billions mentioned yet once it rains in Benin city wahala.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by ecolime(m): 8:53am On Dec 27, 2023

What goes around comes back around.

You reap what you sow.

Good luck to both of them.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by LegendHero(m): 8:53am On Dec 27, 2023

Nice one Obaseki, instead of reducing it, just stop it.

Who need a deputy governor for a disorganized state like Edo.

Truly, Edo no be Lagos.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by alphaconde(m): 8:53am On Dec 27, 2023

EDO state were every adult is contesting for governor

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Johnycastro18: 8:54am On Dec 27, 2023

This is Obaseki way of trying to limit his deputy governor Access to more fund to prosecute his governorship ambition grin

Fights for selfish Interest Between them,
E no concern me cheesy

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by abobote: 8:54am On Dec 27, 2023

Edo crisis? When did it start?

Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Solababa91(m): 8:55am On Dec 27, 2023

They should enjoy their rift in peace, after all they will not call me when they enjoy their loot.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by ekanx27(m): 8:55am On Dec 27, 2023

Obaseki is biting the finger that fed him. If it's not Shuaibu that fought Osho baba thug for thug, Obaseki would have kissed the governorship seat goodbye. Allow the vice to breathe, don't suffocate him

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by AbuTwins: 8:56am On Dec 27, 2023

Infighting!

He doesn't want to budget him for the oncoming elections!

Starve him of funds so that he won't be able to bribe PDP delegates for the primaries!

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by oluwaseyi0: 8:56am On Dec 27, 2023

Nigerian politicians are truly mad

With all this issues that be surprised the same shaibu may do worse to his own deputy if he become governor

Who believe obaseki same anti god father can now sought to desperately become a god father or fight to finish same deputy they're in thick and thin together?

Beside what do a governor office need 19bn for? This governor be destroying Nigeria than the presidency

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by lexy2014: 8:57am On Dec 27, 2023

Mynd44:
Edo is not Lagos. One has to agree with this because the level of undemocratic nonsense happening in that state can't happen in Lagos or any state with strong democratic positions

what are the "undemocratic nonsense" taking place in Edo state that can't happen in Lagos?

how does Lagos have "strong democratic positions"?

which state in Nigeria has "strong democratic positions"?

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Coldspice: 8:57am On Dec 27, 2023

I have no ounce of pity for Shuaibu. Serves the idiot right.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by RepoMan007: 8:57am On Dec 27, 2023

Mynd44:
Edo is not Lagos. One has to agree with this because the level of undemocratic nonsense happening in that state can't happen in Lagos or any state with strong democratic positions

Ambode is still irrelevant in APC scheme of things to this day.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by muykem: 8:58am On Dec 27, 2023

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Edo no be Lagos.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Jayhome24: 8:58am On Dec 27, 2023

I thought this issue have be settled since.

Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by LegendHero(m): 8:59am On Dec 27, 2023

lexy2014:
what are the "undemocratic nonsense" taking place in Edo state that can't happen in Lagos?

how does Lagos have "strong democratic positions"?

which state in Nigeria has "strong democratic positions"?

Tell us one undemocratc thing a governor of Lagos has done since 1999. We are waiting.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Balistic4: 9:00am On Dec 27, 2023

Mynd44:
Edo is not Lagos. One has to agree with this because the level of undemocratic nonsense happening in that state can't happen in Lagos or any state with strong democratic positions

Owner of lagos has spoken grin

Lagos is the headquarters of democracy in Nigeria. Enjoy your attention sir grin

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by lexy2014: 9:01am On Dec 27, 2023

LegendHero:
Tell us one undemocratc thing a governor of Lagos has done since 1999. We are waiting.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by jersy4: 9:04am On Dec 27, 2023

the microcosm of budgetary allocation is what goes around in the entire nation:

you can literally forget about any meaningful allocations for education ,health, infrastructure e.t.c

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by Bobloco(op): 9:04am On Dec 27, 2023

Mynd44:
Edo is not Lagos. One has to agree with this because the level of undemocratic nonsense happening in that state can't happen in Lagos or any state with strong democratic positions

Mynd44, are you for real

A state held hostage by the Tinubus for over two decades is what you described as having strong democratic positions

Honestly, you lots have redefine what democracy is all about

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by LegendHero(m): 9:05am On Dec 27, 2023

lexy2014:
what are the "undemocratic nonsense" taking place in Edo state that can't happen in Lagos?

how does Lagos have "strong democratic positions"?

which state in Nigeria has "strong democratic positions"?

How can you imagine what hasn’t happened?

Can Lagos Governor fail to swear in elected house of assembly members and deny their constituency representation?

Can Lagos Governor suddenly demolish/re-locate deputy governor office to a slum?

Can Lagos Governor slash the salary of his deputy governor just like a boss slashing his worker salary.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by LegendHero(m): 9:05am On Dec 27, 2023

Bobloco:
Mynd44, are you for real

A state held hostage by the Tinubus for over two decades is what you described as having strong democratic positions

Honestly, you lots have redefine what democracy is all about

Held hostage by Tinubu?

If Lagos was held hostage and they continue to be the best state in terms of invested infrastructure and the destination for almost everything good about Nigeria, then I would love my own state Oyo to also be under hostage.

Maybe if someone had held Edo hostage, it won’t be the slum it is now with the level of underdevelopment in that state.

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Re: Edo Crisis: Government Slashes Deputy Governor’s Budgetary Allocation by WorldRichest: 9:06am On Dec 27, 2023

Can your mind be clean if your face is ugly and dirty like Obaseki's face?

You all will see what the combination of Adams Oshiomhole and Nyezom Wike the wicked one will do to Obaseki. Just watch out. I hope by now you all know that Tinubu is not Buhari who doesn't know how to use his Presidential powers. You saw Imo and Kogi elections. You also saw that Goatluck Jonathan had to beg Tinubu to leave Bayelsa for him. You also saw Tinubu's intervention in Rivers crisis despite the noise by Rivers people

Edo governorship election will be like Kogi where the noise maker Dino Melaye got less than 50,000 votes in the whole state. That was about 7% of total vote cast

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