Edo Deputy Governor Plots ‘Coup’ Against Godwin Obaseki? Details Emerge
- Edo state deputy governor Philip Shaibu said the allegations that he was plotting a coup against Godwin Obaseki are baseless
- Shaibu added that political jobbers who are hell-bent on misleading the governor are responsible for the allegations
- He further enthused that he is committed to the continued development of Edo state and loyal to Governor Obaseki
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Benin City, Edo state - The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has reacted to the allegation that he was plotting a coup against his principal, Godwin Obaseki.
Shaibu dismissed the allegations as baseless, saying political jobbers who are hell-bent on misleading the governor are responsible for false claims, Vanguard reported.
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He said there was no rift between him and Obaseki, describing it as the imagination of the fifth columnist.
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The deputy governor stated this while briefing his aide on Saturday, August 12, reiterating his unwavering loyalty to Governor Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Shaibu's words:
“Any insinuation that he harbours ulterior motives or seeks to undermine the governor’s leadership is nothing short of a fabrication.
“I have consistently advocated for policies and initiatives that align with this administration’s goals and aspirations. It is disheartening to see such baseless allegations being propagated, as they only serve to distract the administration from its primary objective of serving the people of Edo State.”
Tension, anxiety as PDP governor raises coup plot alarm
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State took a new dimension as Governor Godwin Obaseki raised the alarm over a coup allegedly being planned by his deputy, Philip Shaibu, against him, adding that he was deprived of his constitutional role.
In a video posted by AIT on Twitter, Obaseki said the Constitution made him the governor, and it did not provide for the office of the co-governor but a deputy governor who adheres to the directive of his boss.
Edo: Obaseki accuses deputy of plotting to dump PDP, denies impeachment plot
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has spoken up on the alleged plot to impeach his deputy, Philip Shaibu, over their irreconcilable differences.
Obaseki said the impeachment allegation by his deputy was pre-emptive and that Shaibu was being unfair to the PDP and the state.
The governor alleged that his deputy was only doing that because of his plan to dump the PDP and still maintain his position as the state's deputy governor.
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On Thursday, August 10, Oshiomhole, in a veiled reference to the speculation, said the APC was not a rehabilitation centre for distressed politicians.
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