A video of two former deputy governors of Edo, Philip Shaibu and Omobayo Godwins, arguing over who should represent the office at the Former Deputy Governors' Forum, at its fourth annual national conference, has gone viral on social media.

The tension began when Omobayo was introduced as the state's former deputy governor at the event, which was held in Abuja on Tuesday, October 28.

His introduction prompted a reaction from Shaibu, who objected as the event descended into chaos.

According to Shaibu, the introduction of Omobayo as the Deputy Governor of the state was false because he wasn't elected but “brought in through the back door.”

He told Channels TV in an interview that the court declared his sacking as illegal and that the office was never vacant. On his part, Omobayo claimed he did not become the deputy governor by himself and described the clash with Shaibu as “almost a national disgrace.” He said he had been calm.

He then urged Shaibu to accept the court case as the sad reality he had to live with, adding that he still regarded him as "an elder brother."

Recall that Shaibu was removed from the office of the Edo deputy governor, under the administration of Godwin Obaseki, in April 2024, and Omobayo was appointed as his replacement, but the impeachment was nullified by a court, and he was reinstated.

However, the video of the incident that surfaced on social media has started generating reactions from some Nigerians.

Former Deputy Governors of Edo State Engage in Public Dispute in Abuja Over Recognition. pic.twitter.com/5elmi6anEx

— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) October 28, 2025