Oshiomhole Labels Shaibu as Key Player in Obaseki Conflict, Says ‘Shaibu is the Bullet in the Gun’ – Pedro Obaseki Reveals

Pedro Obaseki, the Deputy Director-General of the PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council in Edo State, has made significant revelations about the political dynamics involving Philip Shaibu, the recently impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State. In a video recently aired by Arise TV, Obaseki described Shaibu as a figure with a history of betrayal and shifting alliances.

Obaseki highlighted that while Shaibu is currently allied with Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo State, this was not always the case. He recalled a period when Shaibu publicly criticized Oshiomhole, showcasing a dramatic shift in their relationship.

Pedro Obaseki disclosed a private conversation he had with Oshiomhole about Shaibu. According to Obaseki, Oshiomhole characterized the conflict with the current governor, Godwin Obaseki, in vivid terms. Oshiomhole reportedly said, “If Obaseki is the gun, then Philip Shaibu is the trigger and the bullet.”

This statement reflects the intensity of the political struggle and Shaibu’s perceived role within it. Obaseki emphasized that Oshiomhole’s comments were made directly to him, challenging Oshiomhole to deny the assertion.

The revelations shed light on the complex and often volatile relationships within Edo State’s political landscape, revealing the intricate roles played by key figures like Shaibu in the ongoing conflict.