The Edo State Deputy Governor,
Philip Shaibu, has revealed that he fought for the former National Chairman of
the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole.
He said it was the same way he
will fight for Godwin Obaseki, and that his loyalty to the Governor is
unwavering.
Shaibu stated this when he
addressed reporters on Thursday, according to Channels Television, revealing
how Oshiomhole wanted him to join the move to unseat Obaseki.
The Deputy Governor, who a few
weeks ago defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, alongside his boss,
said he begged Oshiomhole to let go of any grievance he had against Obaseki but
the former labour leader went on with the battle.
“Oshiomhole wanted to use me to
impeach the Governor knowing that I was closer to the members-elect as of that
time and members of the State Assembly because I spent 8 years in the House of
Assembly here and 18 months in the House of Reps and I have goodwill among the
legislators because of my own style.
“And he wanted me to use the same
member when they’re elected to remove the Governor and for me to be the
Governor and I said no.
“And I said, If I didn’t betray
Oshiomhole when I was given money and a plot of land in Maitama to sign his
impeachment as at then, I will not betray my own Governor. I don’t have the
tendencies.
“I knelt down to beg Oshiomhole
for forgive, no matter what Obaseki would have done, which all the questions I
asked him, he had no tangible reasons (for wanting to remove Obaseki).
“I knelt down and I begged him. I
said ‘I’m your son. Why not because of me and forgive.”
The Edo deputy governor went on
to reveal that on realizing that Oshiomhole had declared a war against the
governor, he told the former governor that he will stand with Obaseki come what
may.
Shaibu said he will fight to the
very last to ensure that his boss is defended, the same way he fought for the
former Governor when there were plots against him in Edo State.
The Deputy Governor, however,
said it was time for Oshiomhole to come and test his popularity when the votes
are to be cast.
According to him, the former NLC
President has lost his integrity and is no more the man of the people.
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All the money that he's spending,if apc win they will return his own share to him as godfather. Believe me another betrayal part two is coming to you oshomhole.Pastor Izagy will also betray you.
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