The reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has vowed to remain in office until the November 11 governorship election, despite the ongoing political tension in the state.
Shaibu’s statement came during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday.
Shaibu said he would resume his office today, Friday, July 19, 2024, as deputy governor of Edo State after an Abuja Federal High Court reaffirmed his position.
Shaibu accused Obaseki of refusing to pay him for the last one year despite being an elected deputy governor.
He said: “I’m elected deputy governor of this state and the court has reaffirmed it. I will be deputy governor till November eleven, even when the governor has not paid. He has not paid for the last one year.
“I’m a law abiding citizen and I will go to the office this morning, if they want to stop me, they should.
“I will not do anything that would lead to the loss of life. I have been maintaining peace, the office of the deputy governor must be given it’s rightful respect.
“I will resume in the office and face my work, if he allows me to see him, I will and if not; I will face my work.”