Edo Guber: Moments After Declaring for Office, Obaseki’s Deputy, Shaibu, Apologises to Oshiomhole
- Deputy governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has taken a step of reconciliation 24 hours after announcing his intention to run for office
- During a live telecast on national TV, Comrade Shaibu apologised to ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole
- He said his actions were merely prompted by the heat of the last election cycle and a matter of principle and loyalty to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki
Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro
Benin, Edo - More than 24 hours after declaring to run for the governor's office, the Edo state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has tendered an apology to the former governor, Adams Oshiomhole.
Shaibu, on Tuesday, November 28, while speaking as a guest on Channels TV breakfast show, Sunrise Daily sought the forgiveness of ex-governor Oshiomhole.
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He stated that his actions and words during the last election cycle in Edo state were merely for the election moment.
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Shaibu described Oshiomhole as a father and a respected elder statesman in Edo state, and his place among the greats was solidified.
Shaibu reiterates loyalty to Gov Obaseki
He also noted that he would do it again if allowed to support Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Shaibu said:
"I want to apologise to him (Adams Oshiomhole) for some use of words during the election.
"In terms of principle, if I had the chance, I would still support Obaseki because that was the right thing to do."
He said he was pleased that the incumbent and his predecessor are back on good terms despite their political differences and the heated feud during the last election.
Shaibu said his desire has always been to see Governor Obaseki and Oshiomhole reunite after a long feud that caused discord.
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The student of Gloryland Secondary School, Akoko-Edo LGA, scored 335 marks in the 2023 UTME examination.
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