Edo crisis deepens as Obaseki sacks deputy gov’s media aides
The Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.
Governor Godwin Obaseki also directed Shaibu to henceforth
request for media coverage of his activities from the Ministry of Communication
and Orientation.
Obaseki stated this in a statement issued by the
Commissioner for Information, Chris Osa Nehikhare on Monday.
“This directive followed the unfortunate incident that
happened during the colloquium held to mark the 60th anniversary of Midwest
Referendum, where some journalists, who claimed to be the media crew of the
Deputy Governor, attempted to force their way into the hall where the Governor
and other dignitaries were already seated.
“This act was against the accreditation protocol that had
been established for the event coverage.
“The orchestrated and stage-managed walkout and disruption
is highly regrettable,” he said.
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