Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has disbanded the media crew affiliated with the Office of the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.
This move follows the recent discord between Obaseki and Shaibu, during which Shaibu had sought legal action to halt alleged plans for his impeachment by the governor and state assembly.
The governor’s surprise at Shaibu’s actions led him to label it as a “coup attempt”.
In a statement yesterday by the state’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation said Obaseki directed that the ministry to take charge of media coverage of activities of the deputy governor’s office.
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The statement said the directive followed the “ugly and unfortunate incident that happened during the colloquium held to mark the 60th anniversary of Midwest Referendum held at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and Soundstage where some journalists claimed to be the deputy governor’s crew attempted to force their way into the hall where the governor and other invited dignitaries were already seated.
“This act was contrary to the accreditation protocol that had been established for media coverage of the event”.
The statement expressed regret over the orchestrated walkout and disruption, describing it as “highly regrettable”.