Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has taken a brief break from the ongoing succession battle between him and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu and extended birthday wishes to the deputy governor who turned 54 on Friday.
In a glowing message, the governor celebrated Shaibu’s support and vigour in the governance of the state and thanked him for his support.
Obaseki posted the message in his X handle with a postcard, thus;
“I congratulate my brother, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, @HonPhilipShaibu on his 54th birthday.
“I thank him immensely for his support in the course of our drive for the development of our State in the last seven years.
“I also acknowledge the energy and vigour he has brought to bear as this administration embarked on the onerous task of bringing transformational change and development to Edo State.
“Alongside making these contributions to this administration, he has remained an exemplary husband, father and a great family man.
“I celebrate him today and wish him many more years in good health and sound mind.
Congratulations.
His Excellency,
Godwin Obaseki,
Governor, Edo State
