Edo Deputy Governor Claims Lack of Office Allocation for Six Months

Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has revealed that his office has not received any allocation in the last six months.

Shaibu stated that he has been sustaining the operations of his office through personal sacrifices and goodwill.

Speaking at the inauguration of the secretariat of the Correspondents Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City, Shaibu expressed gratitude to journalists for their role in his life.

He emphasized that his dedication to the state is not driven by politics but by a commitment to Edo’s well-being.

Shaibu acknowledged the tension between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki but assured that he remains strong in his resolve to serve the people of Edo State.

He credited a journalist’s investigative report for saving his life in the past, emphasizing the crucial role of journalism in society.

“I am your ambassador anywhere I am.

This is not because of politics, but because of what you have done to save my life in the course of doing your work,” Shaibu said.

“I would have done more, but you know there is tension between the governor, (Obaseki), and I and for six months, no allocation to my office, so whatever I am doing is contributions from friends and my goodwill, and I am still standing very strong, I will continue to be strong, because for me, Edo should be one, Edo at every time should be paramount in our minds.”

Shaibu concluded by emphasizing the importance of Edo’s unity and his commitment to the state’s welfare.