Edo deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has said he had chosen to remain quiet on the crisis with governor Godwin Obaseki, he described the situation as “shameful” as he hoped that “Obaseki might realize what he is doing and all of us will be back together. He added, “I am still committed to him, to the system, and my job is for the system to work, nothing more. I won’t join issues with him.”
The embattled deputy added, “By the time you bring all the politics in, all the politicians will start approving me or the governor to make money. My own side is clean; I will not tolerate anyone reporting the governor to me or me to the governor.”
Currently on vacation, the deputy governor said contesting for the governorship position is not about him or his ambition, saying, “I would have just walked away if it were just about me. It’s about the people. I will continue; I am not stopping.
“We will just pray to God so we can finish well and finish strong.”
After assuming control of the government house, the pair became disillusioned with their former benefactor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo State.
The struggle for control of Edo State intensified in 2016, ultimately resulting in their departure to the opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party.
Despite his relationship with Oshiohole, Mr Shaibu stood by his boss and persevered through the challenges to help secure a second-term victory.
Standard Gazette