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Strained Relationship Between Obaseki And Shaibu Harming Governance In Edo
Strained Relationship Between Obaseki And Shaibu Harming Governance In Edo....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
I have consistently asserted that I remain a loyal servant, and my commitment to this remains unwavering. I took an oath to support my governor, and I genuinely miss my governor. I have prayed that God would touch the hearts of my governor, all of us, and even those attempting to meddle in our relationship, so they may understand my genuine intentions.
“If I have made any mistakes as a human being, they were mere human errors, not acts of wickedness because I have a pure heart…”
These were the sentiments expressed by Philip Shuaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, during his address to a select group of journalists at an event in the state. These words were intended to soothe the strained relationship between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki.
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It is worth recalling that Shaibu had recently drawn attention when he was locked out of his office, which was seen as another low point in their ongoing feud. Many had hoped that his decision to withdraw the lawsuit he had filed in the Federal High Court to halt Governor Obaseki’s alleged plans to remove him from office would mend the rift in the Edo Government House. However, the situation has not improved as expected.
The embattled deputy governor explained that he withdrew the lawsuit following a series of meetings involving himself, Obaseki, and well-meaning citizens of Edo and Nigerians, including party leaders, traditional rulers, and the Archbishop of the Benin Archdiocese of the Catholic Church.
Shuaibu’s troubles began when he took legal action against his boss over alleged impeachment plans and other issues, which were linked to his gubernatorial ambitions in 2024. Without mincing words, Shuaibu embarked on a fruitless endeavor and has now backtracked in an attempt to restore peace amidst the conflict.
The discord between these two prominent figures in Edo has continued to jeopardize peace in the state, particularly among their loyalists and supporters.
Notable personalities and leaders of the ruling PDP swiftly intervened to persuade Governor Obaseki to embrace peace and give his deputy an opportunity to make amends. This eventually led to the withdrawal of the lawsuit.
Prior to this, the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, had assured that the rift between the Governor and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, would be resolved promptly. The state PDP chapter engaged stakeholders to find a way forward amid the discord between Obaseki and his deputy.
In an interview with The Guardian, Aziegbemi stated that disagreements can occur between two individuals, even identical twins have conflicts. While the rift has escalated, causing concern among stakeholders, Obaseki denied any knowledge of plans to impeach his deputy, suggesting that Shaibu’s move to obtain a court order preempted his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Obaseki expressed his disappointment with his deputy’s ambition, stating that he had supported Shaibu in various ways but was troubled by reports that Shaibu was engaging with the opposition party in Abuja, possibly to secure a ticket for the 2024 governorship race. Obaseki emphasized the need to focus on completing ongoing projects and gaining the people’s support for his successor.
Matthew Adjoto, a former speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, expressed surprise and embarrassment over Shaibu’s actions, describing them as unprecedented and baseless.
Jimoh Ijegbai, a former deputy chief of staff to Obaseki who served in Shaibu’s office, emphasized that the people of Owan support Shaibu and do not want to see him impeached.
Osaro Culture Iyamu, an activist and President of Edo National Voice (ENV), deemed the rift between Obaseki and Shaibu unfortunate but not surprising. He suggested that their past actions and betrayals of Edo people laid the foundation for their ongoing conflict.
Eboigbe, a Chieftain of the APC, believed that both the governor and his deputy were reaping what they sowed and that the discord would not be easily resolved without a genuine apology from Shaibu.
Nosa Adams, a staunch PDP leader in Edo, traced the crisis in the state’s PDP back to the crossover of Obaseki and his deputy from the APC to the PDP in 2020. He noted that Obaseki’s confrontational approach had strained relationships with various parties and hindered governance in Edo state.
Adams expressed concern that the ongoing tension was leading to a deterioration of governance in the state and that it was unfortunate that such a situation had arisen.
Bamidele Kehinde, Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Orientation Initiatives and the City Transformation Project, has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts in securing the release of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who was reportedly held in detention in the Republic of Benin for over two years under difficult conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Pastor Egbaji, a Nigerian cleric, was said to have endured harsh treatment during his detention, including prolonged confinement. His release followed a presidential pardon granted by the authorities in Benin Republic under President Patrice Talon.
Speaking on News Central TV, Dr. Kehinde praised the diplomatic efforts that led to the cleric’s freedom, describing the process as lengthy and challenging. He noted that significant progress was achieved after Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
He stated that although there was no personal connection or financial influence involved, the minister actively engaged Benin Republic authorities through diplomatic channels. According to him, her visit and negotiations played a key role in securing Pastor Egbaji’s release.
Dr. Kehinde also commended all individuals and institutions that contributed to the advocacy efforts, including Moses Eyo, Dickson Umu Unung, the Cross River State Government, CP Alobi Lawrence (rtd), Joseph Bisong Ayi, Blessing Harrison, Eze Sampson, and Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo.
He said their combined efforts were instrumental in achieving the cleric’s freedom.
He added that while Egbaji’s release is a major relief, the cleric now faces the task of recovering and rebuilding his life after years of hardship. He called for continued support to help him reintegrate into society.
Dr. Kehinde also urged stronger government commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad and enhancing diplomatic engagement across West Africa to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board stated that 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, allowing candidates to proceed to the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
It also disclosed that 432,935 applications were left incomplete, while 360,923 applicants were disqualified during screening and shortlisting for failing to meet the required criteria.
In total, the recruitment exercise recorded over 1.8 million applications across the country.
The exercise covers agencies under the board, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
CDCFIB also released a breakdown of CBT performance, showing that 221,996 candidates scored between 0–40, 229,155 scored between 41–60, 278,543 scored between 61–80, while 142,697 scored between 81–100.
The recruitment process is now expected to move to the next stage, which includes physical screening and document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of their screening venues, dates, and required documents.
The board reiterated that the entire process is free of charge and advised applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates, warning against misinformation and unauthorized messages circulating online.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precise airstrikes in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist elements on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who noted that military operations in the North-East continue to maintain strong pressure on insurgent groups.
He explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, which identified active terrorist presence within fortified positions and underground hideouts.
According to him, NAF air platforms successfully engaged the targets using precision-guided munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and dismantling key logistics facilities. This was later confirmed through battle damage assessments.
The statement added that sustained air operations have continued to weaken terrorist networks, disrupting their activities and forcing them into more defensive and unstable responses.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, also reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining continuous, intelligence-driven operations aimed at completely neutralising terrorist threats.
He further assured that the NAF remains focused on protecting its personnel, safeguarding national security, and ensuring the safety of citizens, while continuing precision operations in line with strict rules of engagement to minimise civilian impact.
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