The on-going rift between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, may escalate next week as the deputy governor is slated to be relocated to a new office outside the Government House.
As reported, the new office is located at 7 Dennis Osadebey Avenue, in close proximity to the Government House. Notably, this building formerly housed the Edo State Public Procurement Office, inaugurated by former governor Adams Oshiomhole on December 16, 2014. A plaque marking the inauguration date is affixed near the entrance of the building.
A signboard bearing the inscription, ‘Office of the Deputy Governor,’ has been erected at the entrance. During a visit to the site on Friday, workers were observed engaged in renovating both the building and its surroundings, although work on the security post had not yet commenced.
One of the renovation workers, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that the project was scheduled for completion by Monday. However, he was uncertain about the purpose of the building and how the signboard came to be placed at the entrance.
The worker explained, “I work for the company handling this renovation of this building. Our job is to deliver the project on Monday as agreed. I do not know how the signboard got to the entrance of the building, and I don’t have an idea of what the building will be used for.”
Commenting on this development, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, remarked, “If there is a government signboard saying so, then it must be so.”
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