Edo: Gov Obaseki Dislodges Deputy, Relocates Office Outside Govt House

By Ayodele Oni

Indications emerged on Monday that the strained relationship between Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, may continue to linger following signals that the end is still far.

The Deputy Governor’s Office located within the Osadebey Avenue of Government House has been relocated

Shaibu, last week announced that following intervention by prominent indigenes of the state, including traditional rulers, he has withdrawn the suit he filed against Governor Godwin Obaseki and House of Assembly to restrain them from impeaching him.

A report monitored from Channels Television on Monday stated that Shuaibu has moved out of the Edo State Government House.

Before the strained relationship, the deputy governor’s office, in Benin is a stone throw from the Governor’s office.

The report added that the new office, situated at No. 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, close to the Government House, is unfit as some facilities including electricity are not there.

The report quoted sources close to the Deputy Governor as disclosing that a letter was sent by the Head of Service to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor instructing her to supervise the movement of civil servants and files to the new office.

It was also gathered that the new office is not habitable as there is no electricity, is waterlogged, and the office spaces are significantly small.

The State Government had, however, insisted that the Deputy Governor’s  new office is within the confines of the area designated as the Government House.