EX Edo State Dep. Gov Shaibu Objects Publicly As Omobayo Was Named EX Dep Gov At Deputy Govs Forum

There was a mild drama as Philip Shaibu and Omobayo Godwins clashed over who should represent Edo State at the Former Deputy Governors’ Forum during its fourth annual national conference.
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The tension started when Omobayo was introduced as the former deputy governor at the event in Abuja on Tuesday, prompting Shaibu to object publicly.

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‎The event briefly descended into chaos as both men argued over legitimacy.
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‎Shaibu, while speaking after the incident, said the introduction was improper, insisting Omobayo was never elected but brought in through the backdoor.

‎According to him, a court judgement had declared his removal illegal, stressing that the office was never vacant.
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‎Responding, Omobayo said he never made himself deputy governor, describing the clash as almost a national disgrace and added that he had tried to remain calm.
‎Recall that Philip Shaibu was impeached as Edo Deputy Governor in April 2024 and was replaced by Omobayo Godwins.

‎But a court later ruled the impeachment was unlawful and reinstated him.
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