Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu breaks silence, reacts to Governor Obaseki's allegation of coup against him

 The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has responded to claims by Governor Obaseki of staging a coup against him.

Shaibu while briefing his aides said the allegations as baseless, noting that they are malicious attempts by those he described as political jobbers that wants to mislead the governor.

The Deputy Governor said those political jobbers aim is to damage his reputation and sow seeds of discord between him and the governor.

 Shaibu said the coup dummy was sold to the governor whom he referred to as his ‘elder brother’ to provoke more crises so they could profit from it.

While noting that it is preposterous to contemplate a coup against a man who has given him so much latitude to operate, Shaibu reiterated his unwavering loyalty to Governor Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP.

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He added that that it is a privilege to serve as Obaseki’s deputy in the last seven years.

“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.”

Shaibu urged the media and the public to approach these allegations with scepticism, even as he encouraged all to focus on the issues that truly matter to the people of Edo State.