Stop my Deputy from entering Govt House — Governor tells IG of Police
The Government of Edo State has called on the Inspector General of Police to prevent the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, from breaking into the State’s Government House on September 30th.
The Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement he issued on Saturday night, revealed an alleged plot that Shaibu is planning to break into the government house to enforce his alleged reinstatement.
According to Osagie, a stay of execution appeal has been filed, challenging Justice J. K. Omotosho’s ruling to reinstate the embattled deputy governor.
Osagie’s statement reads: “We want to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police to the intelligence we have gathered regarding a planned move by the erstwhile Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, to forcefully enter the Edo State Government House to purportedly enforce the ruling of Justice J. K. Omotosho.
“The stay of execution is still pending at the Court of Appeal, and we appeal to the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the state does not descend into anarchy because of the ambition of one man. The last time Shaibu attempted this, it led to the death of a police officer. We believe that is one death too many, and it is only wise for us to prevent a repeat of such.”
