The lingering crisis between the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu appeared to have deepened as Shaibu decided to relocate his office to a new location outside the State Government House.
The deputy governor’s new office is located at no 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, close to the government house.
The office used to be the state Public Procurement Office commissioned by a former Governor of the state, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, on December 16, 2014.
When reached out to the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, for his reaction on the issue, he said that “If there is a government signboard saying so, then it must be so.”
The fight over who will be the state’s next governor is what is causing a rift between the governor and his deputy.
Shaibu, an indigene of Benin in Edo South senatorial district, aspires to succeed Obaseki, an indigene of Edo North senatorial district, while the governor is pushing for a successor from Esanland in Edo Central senatorial district.
It was learnt that Shaibu was one of the guests who attended the church service to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the state, held at the New Festival Hall of the Government House, Benin City, on Sunday.
