Embattled Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has denied Governor Godwin Obaseki’s allegation that he was plotting a “political coup” against him.
Shaibu said contrary to the Governor’s narratives, traducers were those bent on inserting wedges between him and Obaseki
Governor Obaseki had, during a meeting with elders and leaders from Etsako West, East and Central Local Government Areas of the state, accused Shaibu of plotting a coup as part of his desperation to win the 2024 governorship election.
Video clip of the occasion on which Obaseki opened up on Shaibu’s “coup” has gone viral.
But in a riposte, Shaibu, during an interaction with his aides, reportedly denied the coup plot tracing the crisis to political jobbers.
A report by GWG quoted an aide of Shaibu to have said: “Governor Obaseki and myself are committed to the continued development of Edo State.
“We are united in our determination to build a prosperous and inclusive society.
“I call on all well-meaning individuals to reject these divisive narratives and join in the quest to transform Edo State into a model of sustainable development and good governance.
“Edo State PDP politicians should embrace peace and seek unity to fight the common enemy,” one of his aides who was at the meeting quoted him as saying.
He said: “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.”
The deputy governor reportedly urged the media and the public to approach these allegations with scepticism, while he encouraged all to focus on the issues that truly matter to the people of Edo State.
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