Edo Gov'ship Election: 'There’s tension between Obaseki and I' - Shaibu confirms, shares details

The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has disclosed that there is tension between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki.

As reported by The Nation on Tuesday, December 19, Shaibu reiterated that for six months, there had been no allocation to his office.

Shaibu, a former member of the House of Representatives, spoke on Tuesday, December 19, as a special guest of honour at the inauguration of the secretariat of Mrs. Nefishetu Yakubu-led Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo state council, in Benin.

Channels Television also noted Shaibu's remarks.

He said: “The environment is actually conducive and fine. I want to identify with you and to say, you know I am your member, I am a member and I will always do everything and anything for the growth of journalism and journalists anywhere I am.

“I am your ambassador anywhere I am. This is not because of politics, but because of what you have done to save my life, in the course of doing your work.

“I wouldn’t have been deputy governor today, if I am not alive. But there was a journalist that investigated, wrote a report, and saved my life in the hands of the military.

“So, you can see why anytime you invite me, even if it is difficult, I must show up. Because, that is the only way I can appreciate you and show that what you are doing, you should keep it up and encourage you.

“I will take care of the one year rentage that you have paid. I will return to you. I am sure you contributed money to pay for the one year rentage. I will return the money to you, so that it will be in your purse for other things you will like to do. I would have done more, but you know there is tension between the governor and I. For six months, no allocation to my office.”