Philip Shaibu, reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has announced his intention to stay in office until the governorship election on November 11, despite ongoing tensions with Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu made this declaration following a recent ruling by the Abuja Federal High Court that reaffirmed his position.
In an interview on Arise TV’s morning show, Shaibu criticized Obaseki for allegedly failing to pay him for the past year. He asserted, “I’m elected deputy governor of this state and the court has reaffirmed it. I will be deputy governor till November eleven, even when the governor has not paid. He has not paid for the last one year.”
Shaibu emphasized his commitment to maintaining peace and fulfilling his duties as deputy governor, stating, “I will go to the office this morning, if they want to stop me, they should. I will not do anything that would lead to the loss of life. I have been maintaining peace, the office of the deputy governor must be given its rightful respect. I will resume in the office and face my work, if he allows me to see him, I will and if not; I will face my work.”
Additionally, Shaibu revealed his alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC), although he remains officially affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He explained that his support for the APC’s governorship candidate is a personal choice, emphasizing that political affiliation does not limit his right to support any candidate. “In PDP now, everybody can support whoever they like. On the issue of supporting a candidate, the constitution guarantees that you can support who you like and you can belong to any political party,” he said.
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