October 04, (THEWILL) – Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has urged civil servants in the state to disregard the “infantile ramblings” of Philip Shaibu, saying he remains impeached as deputy governor and lacks any authority to issue directives.
The Governor spoke on Friday, in response to a statement credited to Shaibu, cautioning Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against political appointees allegedly attempting to loot government properties.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki urged Edo State workers to continue with their lawful duties without fear of intimidation or harassment.
He said, “Our attention has been drawn to the very ridiculous statement purportedly signed by the impeached deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, in which he warned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of MDAs to guard against the looting of government properties by political appointees.
“We want to restate that Philip Shaibu remains impeached as the Deputy Governor of Edo State until the court’s determination and therefore lacks the power and authority to issue directives or warnings to Permanent Secretaries, Heads of MDAs, or any staff employed by the Edo State Government.
“We urge all Edo workers to disregard the infantile ramblings of the impeached deputy governor and continue with their lawful duties without fear of intimidation or harassment while ensuring the delivery of quality and effective service to the people of Edo State.”
