By Ogochukwu Isioma
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has proceeded on annual leave and has transferred powers to his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, to act in his stead while he is away.
In a statement on Friday, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said the governor has written to the Edo State Assembly, to intimate the House of the development.
Osagie said: “The governor Obaseki’s Vacation has proceeded on an annual leave and has transferred power to his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shiabu. The Edo State House of Assembly has been duly informed about the development.”
This would be the second time the governor has transferred power to his deputy, further cementing the administration’s respect for democratic ideals as enshrined in the 1999 constitution.
metrowatchxtra recalls that Governor Obaseki had in 2019, proceeded on annual vacation for about a month, from March 24 to April 23, after he had transmitted a letter to that effect to the State Assembly, transferring powers to his deputy.
