“God used Obaseki to reunite me with my father Oshiomhole” — Shaibu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The immediate past deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has expressed his belief that God played a pivotal role in reuniting him with his political mentor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, through the former governor Godwin Obaseki. He noted that … Read more
“I’m ready to hand over to Okpebholo if Obaseki shuns swearing-in” — Shaibu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Philip Shaibu, who has recently been reinstated as the deputy governor of Edo State, has expressed his readiness to transition power to the incoming government following the upcoming inauguration. On Tuesday, Monday Okpebholo is set to be sworn … Read more
Obaseki uses security to block Shaibu’s attempt to return as deputy …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Security beefed up around Edo State Government House on Osadebey Avenue on Monday due to speculations that the state’s deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, was preparing to resume his duties. The Edo State House of Assembly had earlier removed Shaibu … Read more
Shaibu refutes allegations of ‘plot to invade Edo govt house’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has addressed accusations that he plans to forcibly enter the State Government House on Monday to assert his reinstatement through an invasion. Shaibu in a statement on Sunday, through his Chief Press … Read more
Obaseki begs IGP to stop Shaibu from invading Edo govt house …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State is concerned about reports that the reinstated Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, is planning to invade the Government House. The alleged plan is scheduled for Monday, September 30, to push for his reinstatement, despite … Read more
Court hears Philip Shaibu’s contempt charge against Omobayo Oct. 24 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Oct. 24 for the hearing of a contempt charge filed by the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, against Godwins Omobayo, over alleged refusal to obey court judgment. Justice James Omotosho … Read more
“We dealt with Obaseki the way he asked” — Shaibu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Comrade Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has taken a swipe at Governor Godwin Obaseki following the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) loss in the recent governorship election. Shaibu’s criticism comes after a tumultuous period in their relationship, which began … Read more
PDP fumes as APC maintains lead; Shaibu mocks Obaseki …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Director General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, Hon Matthew Iduoriyekemwen lodged a protest in the early hours of Sunday regarding the recently held gubernatorial election, claiming that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intends to challenge the results, alleging that they were unfairly … Read more
Shaibu, others stranded as BIVAS fails to work …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Tension at Azama Primary School, Uzairue, Etsako West LGA in Edo State as voters, including the impeached deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, were left stranded due to malfunctioning BIVAS machines at Unit 5, Ward 11 voting center. Voting continued in units 3, 4, … Read more
“No one knew Ighodalo in his village before guber race” — Shaibu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo has stated that no one knew Asue Ighodalo, the PDP governorship candidate in Edo and his village before the guber race. Shaibu expressed confidence that Monday Okpebholo, the standard-bearer of the All … Read more