By Adeyinka Adedipe

Immediate past deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, bares his mind to ADEYINKA ADEDIPE, on his impeachment, and his next move ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, among other issues

When you accepted to be Governor Godwin Obaseki’s running mate, did you envisage that things could end this way?

I envisaged that things would end this way and that things were not going to be fine. That was why I was the last person within our group to accept Obaseki when Comrade Adams Oshiomhole put him forward. Out of respect for Oshiomhole, I accepted. We were also told that he was coming in with private-sector ideas and that there was likely going to be a recession which we would need Obaseki to help us battle. But I warned that this man was going to destroy the house, and it eventually happened.

When I was nominated to be Obaseki’s running mate, I was not interested but people in our team like Chris Okaeben, Washington Osifo, Larry Aghedo, Andrew Momodu, and Abbas Braimoh and other young people came to talk to me to accept the offer. They said if I refused the offer, we (the young people) would not have a representative in the government. I accepted reluctantly but I told them that I see a fight in the future. The first year was full of tension but Comrade (Oshiomhole) and his former deputy, Pius Odubu, told me that the government had just started and that I had no choice. Comrade told me I had to be loyal to the governor and that I was at his mercy. That was when I knew something would go wrong.

How did you think you could navigate the impending problem you predicted?

First, I told my wife that we were not going to live in the Government House but in our private residence so that when there was a fight, I wouldn’t be told to pack my things out of the Government House because it would be disgraceful. She asked me why I felt that way, and I told her I had a premonition that all would not be well. My wife said we should pray about it, but seven years later, what I predicted happened. [/b]Imagine looking for vehicles to pack our belongings out of the Government House. My office was relocated out of the Government House which was the only thing connecting the governor and me. I am happy that my office was only relocated out of the Government House.

[b]Your alliance with the Legacy Group looks strong. Are you hoping to join another party soon?

First, I am not ready to support the governorship candidate of the party, Asue Ighodalo, and until the PDP does the needful, I may not be able to answer the question. I cannot support him because he didn’t open up to me about his ambition despite asking him several times, including at my house. The last time I asked was in November. So, I was taken aback when he spoke on TV that he was being pushed to run.

I called him and asked who was pushing him to run, but he told me to ignore the report and that it was a social media thing. But his younger brother, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, said that the move to make his elder brother the governor of Edo State started two years ago. Edo State needs a “homeboy” to govern them, not people who will rent houses during their tenure and leave as soon as it ends. We need people who we can relate to and understand the challenges of the people.

https://punchng.com/how-i-was-begged-to-be-obasekis-deputy-shaibu/?amp

It seems there's an unwritten rule among governors not to let their deputies become governors. Philip Shaibu was loyal to Godwin Obaseki and even followed him to the PDP when he clashed with Adams Oshiomhole.

Edo no be Lagos don dey see Shege

MEN ..please work hard oo there is a BIG different between meet my LOVELY HUSBAND and my husband is there
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Philip Shuaibu decided to swim against the tide by stupidly insisting on being the next governor against the bold rotation understanding that an Esan son is the next governor. He is lucky that Obaseki is too soft,after all Adams his new found saviour rubbished Odubu his deputy over mild issues.

Shaibu Shaibu. You are such a funny man.
Just look at your life.
You should burry your head in shame.

SoNature:
It seems there's an unwritten rule among governors not to let their deputies become governors. Philip Shaibu was loyal to Godwin Obaseki and even followed him to the PDP when he clashed with Adams Oshiomhole.

There is a general consensus in Edo that Governorship should rotate among the three senatorial districts which are Edo South, Edo North and Edo Central.
First it was Lucky igbinedio from Edo South (8 years) then Osariemen Osunbor Edo Central (18 months) but his election was annuled and Oshiomhole Edo North took over (8 years).
After Oshiomhole, it was Obaseki from Edo South. Obaseki in his wisdom and magnanimity insisted that for fairness, equity and justice, the Governorship should go to Edo Central. This was generally agreed upon.
From nowhere, Shaibu came out that he want to take over from Obaseki but Obaseki said no because it's the turn of Edo Central whereas Shaibu is from Edo north. Even if power is to shift back to Edo North, it can not go to Shaibu because both Shaibu and Oshiomhole are cousins.
Shaibu is just a selfish politician who thinks he can stampede Obaseki to support his selfish ambition.

Alright

Lol

This!!!!
I doubt we've experienced a seamless Deputy Gov - Governor transition without drama in this country awon werey

SoNature:
It seems there's an unwritten rule among governors not to let their deputies become governors. Philip Shaibu was loyal to Godwin Obaseki and even followed him to the PDP when he clashed with Adams Oshiomhole.

Story.
.

Edo can never be Lagos. Oshiomhole and APC will never smell power in Edo State again.

...
Obaseki rose to power on the mantra of 'say no to Godfatherism'.
But look at him today.
Yeye people.

Mtcheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

Edo no be lagos don der inside mud.

Who cares?

Nonsense

Eya

I feel like crying

Chinjo2:


There is a general consensus in Edo that Governorship should rotate among the three senatorial districts which are Edo South, Edo North and Edo Central.
First it was Lucky igbinedio from Edo South (8 years) then Osariemen Osunbor Edo Central (18 months) but his election was annuled and Oshiomhole Edo North took over (8 years).
After Oshiomhole, it was Obaseki from Edo South. Obaseki in his wisdom and magnanimity insisted that for fairness, equity and justice, the Governorship should go to Edo Central. This was generally agreed upon.
From nowhere, Shaibu came out that he want to take over from Obaseki but Obaseki said no because it's the turn of Edo Central whereas Shaibu is from Edo north. Even if power is to shift back to Edo North, it can not go to Shaibu because both Shaibu and Oshiomhole are cousins.
Shaibu is just a selfish politician who thinks he can stampede Obaseki to support his selfish ambition.

U and who made that consensus?
Stop spreading lies please
If there was a consensus Obaseki wont have been governor after oshiomole.

Just campaign for you candidate
Stop spreading lies

Werey , dem don betray the betrayer, he's now looking for where to hide ...

like u didn't want it?

SoNature:
It seems there's an unwritten rule among governors not to let their deputies become governors. Philip Shaibu was loyal to Godwin Obaseki and even followed him to the PDP when he clashed with Adams Oshiomhole.

There they go again. Mr know all!

SoNature:
It seems there's an unwritten rule among governors not to let their deputies become governors. Philip Shaibu was loyal to Godwin Obaseki and even followed him to the PDP when he clashed with Adams Oshiomhole.

No.. about 6 deputy governors took over from their bosses

Fareke:
By Adeyinka Adedipe



https://punchng.com/how-i-was-begged-to-be-obasekis-deputy-shaibu/?amp

If I were Philip Shaibu, I would have been loyal to Obaseki to the end in order to completed my tenure as deputy governor of Edo State and then vie for the senator of my constituency subsequently

JAMO84:
Edo no be Lagos don dey see Shege

Shege how? Wait and see how the people decide who becomes their next governor

Lies


You predicted that things won't be rosy but when obaseki fought Oshiomole just because he want him to acknowledge the house of assembly members of Edo state, you didn't see it as an opportunity to quit and move with the man that tell you to be obaseki deputy, rather you followed a man you predicted will disgrace you from state house



You must think you're talking to dumbodients

chiboycue:




If I were Philip Shaibu, I would have been loyal to Obaseki to the end in order to completed my tenure as deputy governor of Edo State and then vie for the senator of my constituency subsequently

Over ambition did not allow him reason logically

ThiefnubuBandit:
Edo can never be Lagos. Oshiomhole and APC will never smell power in Edo State again.

Exactly! Edos will decide

Watch how yoruba people will start insulting this man because him and obaseki fought Oshiomole and won and because they also said lagos is not edo. So really, who have hatred in them? Is it Igbo or Yoruba ?
Some yorubas will even claim to be in Edo state, meanwhile they are in osun or ekiti just to insult this man.