Nigerians on social media have reacted to a video of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State refusing to shake his deputy, Philip Shaibu on Wednesday.
Top Society reports that Edo Governor and his deputy were part of the dignitaries that witnessed the second-term swearing-in ceremony of Duoye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State.
However, during the event, which was held at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Obaseki and some other Governors were already on seat when Shaibu came over to greet them.
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He took turns to shake hands with each one of them but when it was the turn of Obaseki, the Edo State Governor refused to offer his hand and instead waved off his Deputy.
Watch video and reactions it sparked below;
Oke O Matarazi wrote:
”This suggests there might be strain in their relationship, a communication gap, or conflicting priorities. I sincerely hope that the people won’t bear the brunt of any discord between these Senior officials.”
@agba_editor wrote,
”Shaibu will never be a governor of edo state. Men don plan am. Make he Dey play.”
@BigJhay_10 wrote,
”Bro think he’s from Canada . Did he expect him to prostrate?”
Ego Ofu Onye wrote;
If anything make Shaubi win Edo eh, Obaseki go hear am
Olamilekan wrote;
”You all should’ve known that these people are not serving the country cos why are you beefing each other on top political post”
It would be recalled that Obaseki and his deputy have been at loggerheads over Shaibu’s ambition to succeed him as the next Governor of Edo State.
While Obaseki is believed to be supporting another candidate, Shaibu said he feels betrayed by the Governor’s decision not to support his political ambition.
