The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has officially commenced work at his new office, located at 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, Benin City.
This development follows the receipt of an official directive from Governor Godwin Obaseki, instructing him to vacate his former office at the Government House.
The relocation process had initially sparked some controversy as Deputy Governor Shaibu, on Monday, had asserted that he had not received any formal communication regarding the move.
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He was not aware of the relocation
In a viral video, he was seen standing by the locked entrance to his previous office, expressing his lack of knowledge about the relocation order.
However, on Tuesday, Deputy Governor Shaibu received a two-paragraph memorandum from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie.
It was sent to him on the 15th
It was dated September 15, 2023, and officially acknowledged on Monday, September 18, 2023, the memo confirmed Governor Obaseki’s directive for the deputy governor to relocate to the new office address.
The memo, titled “Relocation of Office Accommodation,” conveyed the governor’s approval for the move and requested Deputy Governor Shaibu’s compliance.
It read: “I write to inform you that His Excellency, the Governor, has approved the relocation of your office accommodation to No 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, G.R.A., Benin City. You are, therefore, requested to ensure your compliance in line with Mr. Governor’s approval, please.”
Shaibu is ready for office
In response to inquiries about the memo, one of Deputy Governor Shaibu’s aides confirmed, “We are already here,” signifying the deputy governor’s readiness to abide by the governor’s directive.
With the official relocation now completed, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has taken up his duties in his new office, ensuring the smooth continuation of his responsibilities within the Edo State government.
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Tribunal upholds victory of Sen. Adams Oshiomhole and Rep. Ihonvbere Julius in Edo
In another story, National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Benin City has upheld the electoral victories of Sen. Adams Oshiomhole and Rep. Ihonvbere Julius in the Edo North Senatorial District and Owan Federal Constituency elections, respectively.
The three-member tribunal, led by Justice O.A. Chuioke, unanimously dismissed the petition filed by former Senator Francis Alimikhena of the PDP, citing a lack of merit.
In his petition (Suit No: EPT/ED/SEN/02/2023), Alimikhena alleged non-compliance with the Electoral Act, 2022, and the non-transmission of election results through the use of BIVAS machine to the IREV Portal.
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