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Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, defied the state government on Monday by inspecting ongoing projects, including the multi-billion-naira Radisson Blu hotel, the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), and road reconstruction efforts on Okada Avenue and Central Road. Despite warnings from the state government, Shaibu affirmed his continued role as deputy governor and his commitment to overseeing development projects.
During his inspection, Shaibu expressed reservations about the location of the MOWAA project, noting that the site had originally been intended for a central hospital. He acknowledged that work was 80 percent completed but questioned the decision to build a museum there. At the Radisson Blu site, Shaibu indicated satisfaction with the scope of work but emphasized the importance of ensuring the completion of major projects before the current administration ends.
Shaibu dismissed the state government’s stance that he is no longer the deputy governor, stating, “The office of the Deputy Governor is not an office under Obaseki. It is an office created by the Constitution… I am doing my work as deputy governor of Edo State.”
In response, the state government, through a statement by Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser on Media Projects to Governor Godwin Obaseki, warned Shaibu not to breach the law or disrupt governance processes. Osagie advised Shaibu to wait for the Appeal Court to hear his case and to adhere to the authority of the law. The statement also reassured the public that the government remains committed to protecting lives and property in Edo State.
This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Shaibu and Obaseki, as the deputy governor asserts his constitutional role while the state government maintains a cautious stance on his activities.
