Reactions have started to follow the unexpected arrival of Comrade Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, at the welcome celebration for Adams Oshiomhole, the freshly sworn-in senator from Edo North.
His unexpected arrival has everyone talking, leading them to wonder what the state’s deputy governor is getting up to this time.
According to Truth Live News, the reception party was planned by the Edo North APC National Assembly Caucus to commemorate the official swearing-in of the 10th Assembly.
According to reports, they planned the lavish celebration in honor of the late comrade governor, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomole.
Along with their House of Representatives counterparts, freshly sworn-in members included the former APC national chairman who is now a senator.
Comrade Shaibu is the least anticipated visitor at such an event given the tense political relationship between the deputy governor and his estranged political godfather, Comrade Oshiomole, which is frequently exeberated by threats and counterthreats from both sides.
Even the mere suggestion that he not only showed up unexpectedly at the function, but also sat next to his steadfast political rival, is now the talk of the town.
The two’s political relationship became irreparably damaged as early as late 2019 when Comrade Oshiomole was successful in denying Obaseki and Shaibu the APC nomination to run for re-election.
Since then, the two political rivals have fought a number of conflicts—both direct and indirect—in an effort to outwit one another.
Therefore, when images of the deputy governor’s look became viral, the majority of those who viewed them voiced shock and bewilderment.
There are many theories that the deputy governor may be planning to return to the political scene where he first entered politics and experienced a dramatic climb to political success.
Whether this is true or not, only time will tell if the two bitter rivals can set aside their differences and create a united front for the development of Edo State and all of Nigeria.