Politics
Church Drama As DSS Stops Deputy From Greeting Governor (Pictures)
A church service to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of Edo State was marked by political drama on Sunday after an operative of the Department of State Services, DSS stopped the deputy governor of the state, Hon Philip Shaibu from approaching the governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki.
GWG.ng reports that it was about the first time the two men would be in the same space in about two months during which time the discord in their relationship came open.
It was gathered that Shaibu was not invited for the church service that took place inside the New Festival Hall, Government House, but made himself inside and took a seat for himself.
Shaibu subsequently made a move to greet the governor but as he approached, Obaseki who was seated beside his wife, Betsy and Charles Aniagwu, the representative of the Delta State governor, was stopped within two meters of the governor.
Governor Obaseki looked the other way as Shaibu explained himself to the DSS operative who firmly but in a friendly tone kept the deputy governor away.
Subsequently, Shaibu returned to his seat as the service continued.
Speaking during the service, Obaseki said the nation is experiencing harrowing times with the future looking bleak amid the current socio-economic challenges but urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite the prevailing circumstances.
The governor noted that the glory of the new Edo Nation stands on the threshold of transformation in the area of infrastructure, development, innovation, and inclusiveness to build a State where humanity thrives.
Quoting the Book of Psalms 24 vs 1-2, the governor said, “Dear citizens of Edo State, blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. The people He chose for his inheritance, the Earth is of the Lord and everything in it, the World and all who lives in it, for He founded it on the sea and established it on the waters. (Psalms 24 vs 1-2).
“Father you are as close as the very air we breathe. May we and our beloved State continue to grow and revolve around you and the light, life, and increase fill Edo State.”
Representative of Delta State Governor and Delta Commissioner for Works, Aniagwu Charles said, while celebrating with Governor Obaseki and Edo people on the auspicious occasion, said, “I bring greetings from the people of Delta State, wishing the Governor and the people of Edo State to finish strong.”
In his sermon titled, “Edo the Beautiful” and reading from Ecclesiastes 3:11, the former Chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Felix Omobude said, “We all should build on the value of Edo State which are integrity, honesty, and respect for one another. Edo people must give honour to Him who made everything beautiful for the State.”
Commending the governor for his transformative projects across the State, Omobude noted, “I want to thank the governor for the good things you are doing for Edo people. It truly represents us as things are beautiful in the land. Some States are still struggling to pay N30,000 minimum wage but Edo has gone beyond that paying N40,000, the highest in Nigeria. The governor is making life beautiful in Edo State,” he said as he ignored the drama that played out between Governor Obaseki and Shaibu at the church service.
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