The rifts between the Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu have worsened with the office of the Deputy Governor moved to a facility outside the Government House.
According to reports, the new office is situated at 7 Dennis Osadebey Avenue, in proximity to the Government House.
The new office was previously the State Public Procurement Office, which was commissioned by former Governor, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, on December 16, 2014.
It is observed that there’s a sign board at the entrance of the building with the inscription, “Office of The Deputy Governor”.
When contacted, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation Chris Nehikhare said, “If there is a government sign board saying so, then it must be so.
The battle for the governorship of Edo State has pitched the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, against the incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki
Shaibu, who is from Edo North, wants to be the next governor of Edo State, but Obaseki, who is from Edo South, is backing a candidate from Edo Central.