Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has been speaking on the feud between him and his Principal Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Speaking to newsmen, Shaibu, a frontline Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in the upcoming 2024 governorship election has accused the governor of fighting him.
He said the governor wants to play the role of a political godfather in the state, a situation they both fought.
According to a statement by his media aide, Ebomhiana Musa, the deputy governor claimed that Obaseki has declared a full-scale war on him over his ambition.
the deputy governor said “This is the same Governor that has issued me several commendation letters till date, that I am the best Deputy Governor any Governor will wish to have because of my efficiency, transparency and accountability,” the statement read.
“Anyone who says I betrayed the governor is not correct. We all agreed as a Group to fight godfathers – even the Governor pledged to fight godfatherism in the state, and said he should be dealt with if he turns around and attempts to play the role of a godfather.
Shaibu revealed that he staked his long-term relationship with Obaseki’s predecessor and now Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to fight oppression and back his principal’s aspiration
Shaibu however lamented that despite standing with Obaseki against someone (Oshiomhole) whom he considered a father, it was surprising that the governor is pitching tent with another governorship aspirant to become the next governor.
Shaibu has been having a running battle with Obaseki over his ambition to succeed him in Edo State.
