Philip Shaibu, the outgoing Deputy Governor of Edo State, has addressed rumors regarding the alleged fleeing of Governor Godwin Obaseki ahead of the governor’s transition to a new administration. Obaseki’s tenure officially ended on November 11, 2024, and he was set to hand over power to Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the winner of the 2024 Edo State governorship election.
There have been circulating claims that Governor Obaseki has gone into hiding to avoid possible arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a rumor which has been denied by his team. Speaking to Channels Television on November 12, Shaibu, however, confirmed that he has not seen Obaseki for the past four days.
Shaibu expressed that he and the outgoing governor are no longer on speaking terms, noting that it had been several days since he last had any communication with Obaseki or saw him at the Government House in Edo.
“I’ve not seen him for the past four days, I’ve not heard from him as he doesn’t communicate with me and we don’t talk to each other,” Shaibu remarked, addressing the ongoing speculation surrounding Obaseki’s absence.
Further updates are awaited on the situation.
