A youth group in Edo state, Etsako Youth Movement (EYM) has called for the arrest of the ousted Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.
Shaibu had recently stated in an interview that he would expose the government of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The youth group described Shaibu’s comments as “laughable,” adding that that if anyone is to be exposed, it is Shaibu himself, citing his alleged incompetence, disloyalty, and repeated attempts to undermine his former boss.
In a statement released on Thursday, Johnson Umoru, the leader of the Etsako Youth Movement, lambasted Shaibu for what he termed “desperate and baseless” claims aimed at tarnishing the image of Governor Obaseki.
According to Umoru, Shaibu’s history in office is marred by numerous instances of betrayal and misconduct, which have severely damaged his credibility.
“It is laughable that Philip Shaibu, a man who has consistently shown his incompetence and disloyalty, would now claim he has something to expose about Governor Obaseki.
“If there is anyone who needs to be exposed, it is Shaibu. His actions have demonstrated a clear lack of loyalty and a dangerous ambition to usurp the powers of his former boss,” Umoru stated.
He called for a thorough investigation into Shaibu’s financial dealings, particularly concerning the funds used to pursue his failed governorship ambition and numerous court cases.
“We demand a probe into how Philip Shaibu obtained the funds to finance his ill-fated governorship campaign. The people of Edo State deserve to know the source of these funds, especially given his track record of questionable behaviour,” he said.
The Etsako Youth Movement also accused Shaibu of fanning for violence, drawing attention to a recent incident on Airport Road in Benin City, where a police inspector tragically lost his life.
“Shaibu has shown a knack for violence, and this was evident in the recent Airport Road incident where a police officer was killed. This is unacceptable, and we call for his immediate arrest and prosecution for this and other acts of violence he has been associated with,” Umoru declared.
