By DADA AYOKHAI
A socio-political group , Edo North Interest has challenged the claims made by Hon. Philip Shaibu that his choice as a running mate to Godwin Obaseki in 2016 was meant to add political value to the ticket on the basis that Obaseki lacked political experience at that time.
Shaibu made the statement in a televised interview with Channel Television,.
The group in a reaction signed by the President, Anahagbo John, refuted Shaibu’s claim that he (Shaibu) was chosen to add political value to the Obaseki ticket.
According to the group who claimed to represent the Edo North district, disputed Shaibu’s position, alleging that he was not telling the whole truth.
Shaibu he said was never chosen to provide any political value to the Obaseki as claimed but rather to satisfy comrade Adams oshiomhole ethnic agenda of continuation of ensuring his kinsmen_ Uzairue in government house after his completion of his tenure as governor.
