Obaseki hands over to Shaibu as he goes on annual leave

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has gone on his annual leave and has delegated his authority to his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, who will act as the governor in his absence.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said in a statement that the governor has notified the Edo State Assembly of the arrangement.

He said: “The governor has gone on his annual leave and has handed over to his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. The Edo State House of Assembly has been properly briefed about the situation.”

This is the second time the governor has handed over to his deputy, showing the administration’s adherence to democratic principles as stipulated in the 1999 constitution.

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