Philip Shaibu Manipulated Youth Council Poll For His Selfish Ambition – Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu are still at loggerheads.

Recall that the governor recently accused the deputy of manipulating the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter, to install an Executive Council to advance his alleged selfish ambition of becoming Edo State Governor next year.

According to him, Shaibu definitely worked behind him in an attempt to further his ambition through the youth council, and that cannot be tolerated.

He added that he is sorry for what transpired with the Youth Council election, but it was clearly done without his authorisation and knowledge.

His words, “I want to apologise over the unfortunate incident that happened with the Youth Council election. It was done without my authorisation and knowledge.”

“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.”