By Ifeoma Ikem
Philip Shaibu, the Edo state Deputy Governor say he stands for integrity and will fight for the re-election of his boss, Obaseki same way he fought for the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole from being impeached, adding that his loyalty to the Governor is unwavering.
Shaibu who said this when he addressed reporters in his office revealed 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 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 of leadership.
“And he wanted me to use them 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 that tendencies.
“I knelt down to beg Oshiomhole for forgiveness, no matter what Obaseki would have done, with all the questions I asked him, he had no tangible reasons or cause to remove Obaseki
“I knelt down and I begged him. I said ‘I’m your son. Why not forgive him because of me?
The Edo deputy governor went on to reveal that on realizing that Oshiomhole had declared 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 Adams Oshiomhole during his administration 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.”
I will like to ask, what else does he want again in the state? he has bought all the National Assembly with over 40million so that his own candidate will win the election.
According to him, the former NLC President has lost his integrity and is no more the man of the people.