Shuaibu defecting to APC, no plans to impeach him – Obaseki

Shuaibu defecting to APC, no plans to impeach him – Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, says there is no plan to impeach his deputy, Philip Shuaibu.
The governor alleged that the suit by Shuaibu seeking a court order to stop his purported impeachment was an anticipatory move ahead of his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Obaseki spoke with journalists in Benin City on Monday during a visit by Edo North leaders.
He said the deputy governor had been actively engaging with national and state leaders of the APC, and negotiating his way into the party.
He added that Shuaibu was about to finalise his move to the APC.
The governor stated, “Let me put it on record that I am not aware of any plot or any scheme to impeach the deputy governor, Philip Shuaibu. I have also checked and there was no such plan.
“So, the court action taken, for me, is a thing of shock and disappointment. I am trying to reflect on the move made by somebody that I have given a broad latitude to do his work as deputy governor. So, for him to take this kind of action is shocking.”
Obaseki also said, “It’s clear what has happened in the last few weeks. It is a pre-emptive move for him to conclude what he has started. Those of you from Akoko-Edo can recall that when we were discussing the issue of your local government chairman and that of Owan, there was a lot of resistance from you on the candidates he wanted to impose on you.
“I listened to your entreaties and thought that what you were recommending was fair. How can he be recommending the son of an APC leader in that local government? You resisted and I saw reason and acceded to your request.”