Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has assured that he and other leaders of the party will l reconcile Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu.
Aziegbemi assured chieftains of PDP in Edo were working behind the scene to quickly resolve the face-off between Obaseki and Shaibu.
He said: “No PDP lawmaker in Edo State House of Assembly has informed me of any move to impeach the Deputy Governor. As a party, we are not aware of the impeachment plot.
“We will soon get over the disagreement between Governor Obaseki and Comrade Shaibu, as we are making efforts but you do not expect me to give the details on the pages of newspaper.”
The Assistant Publicity Secretary of APC in Edo Victor Osehobo however said Obaseki’s aspiration to become a godfather would fail because he was patient to learn from his political leaders.
Osehobo said: “I have no iota of sympathy for the outgoing Deputy Governor of Edo, who is scared and wailing that he will be impeached. I am concerned that it is all part of a plan, doomed to fail, for Obaseki to become the godfather in Edo state. He cannot be seeking to choose his successor, posing as a godfather, whereas he opposed godfatherism over time.
“As a godson, Obaseki did not wait to get sufficient guidance from his godfather, to understand the responsibilities and expectations associated with the role.
“Becoming a godfather requires a certain level of preparation, including learning, understanding the importance of the role, and being committed to being a positive influence. Obaseki invested time and efforts into destroying his own godather.
“Shortly after he took office in 2016, Obaseki became a bad godson. He destroyed the bond and connection with his godfather. Being a godfather is a lifelong commitment, and requires regular involvement in the godchild’s life. The man (Obaseki) should serve his tenure and leave.”
Obaseki’s Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, stated that no amount of blackmail would make Edo Governor to support Shaibu’s governorship aspiration.
Osagie, who described Shaibu as a rabble-rouser, noted that he took his indiscipline and hubris to the zenith by trying to create crisis for Obaseki.
He said: “Shaibu always plays the card of a very loyal deputy but this is far from reality. A sinner runs when no one pursues him.
“The most blame goes to Governor Obaseki for trying to adopt a civilised manner in relating with his Deputy in a society where such gesture would taken for weakness.”