A security aide to the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, prevented his deputy, Philip Shaibu, from getting close to him at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State.
The event took place on Sunday at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, Edo State.
The photos obtained on Monday showed a security operative blocking Shaibu’s way to Obaseki during the event.
Shaibu was seen trying to reason with the security operative, but the operative refused to budge. The incident caused a stir at the event, and many people were left wondering what it meant for the relationship between the governor and his deputy.
The reason for the action was not clear, but it might be related to the ongoing rift between the governor and his deputy.
The governor and his deputy have been at loggerheads for weeks over some political issues.
Shaibu had accused Obaseki of plotting to impeach him and had obtained an injunction from a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop him and the state assembly from doing so.
However, after the event, Shaibu declared his loyalty to Obaseki, despite their disagreement.
He said that he would continue to support the governor and his policies. He also urged the people of Edo State to celebrate their achievements and work together for a better future.
The incident is the latest in a series of disputes between the governor and his deputy. In recent months, the two have been at odds over a number of issues, including the governor’s handling of the state’s finances and his decision to dissolve the state’s House of Assembly.
The dispute between the governor and his deputy has raised concerns about the stability of the Edo State government. It is unclear how the dispute will be resolved, but it is likely to have a significant impact on the state’s politics.
