Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, says Philip Shaibu, his
deputy, manipulated the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria
(NYCN) in the state to further his governorship ambition.
Speaking during the celebration of the International Youth
Day in Benin city, Obaseki said Shaibu influenced the election to install the
executive council (EXCO).
The emergence of the NYCN EXCO had sparked controversy among
youth groups in the state.
Various interest groups protested the alleged imposition of
persons on the organisation.
Obaseki immediately disbanded the council and called for
fresh elections.
“I want to apologise over the unfortunate incident that
happened with the youth council election. It was done without my authorisation
and knowledge,” the governor said.
“As you can see now, the reason why my deputy governor
manipulated your election is because he has political ambition and thought he
could control and use the council to achieve his political goals.
“Please, I apologise.
“Going forward, you will have an independent, well organised
and well covered transparent election.”
Obaseki had accused Shaibu of orchestrating a plot to kick
him out of office.
The governor also said Shaibu has become so desperate to
succeed him.
He also accused his deputy of conniving with members of the
All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition.
However, the deputy governor denied the allegations, saying
“the idea that I would consider a coup to overthrow a democratically elected
government is not only absurd but also deeply offensive”.
Shaibu had accused the governor of preventing him from
performing his constitutional duties.
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