- Directs Ministry of Communication and Orientation to step in.
The crack between the Governor of Edo State, Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu is barrelling out of control as the state government disbands the media crew attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor, with a directive to the Deputy Governor, to henceforth request the Ministry of Communication and Orientation for media coverage of activities of his office.
According to a press release signed by the Hon Commissioner for Communication and Orientation of Edo State, Chris Osa Nehikhare; “the directive followed the ugly and unfortunate incident that happened during the colloquium held to mark the 60th anniversary of Midwest Referendum celebration held at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and Soundstage, where some journalists, who claimed to be the media crew of the Deputy Governor, attempted to force their way into the hall where the governor and other invited dignitaries were already seated”.
The release added that
“this act was contrary to the accredited protocol that had been established for the media coverage of the event.
“The orchestrated and stage managed walkout and disruption is highly regrettable”, the release stated.