…as Akoko-Edo youths describe Deputy Governor as political icon
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu has been described as a distinguished political icon with robust experience.
The commendation was made Saturday by a group of young people in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, during the conferment of a chieftaincy title on Hon Marvelous Omobayo, a former Labour House of Representatives candidate for Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency.
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Shaibu who led other top dignitaries that graced the occasion, witnessed the conferment of the chieftaincy title of ‘High Chief Ogbokpokponase Gbaragada 1 of Akoko-Edo Land’ (the one who constructs a wide road on Omobayo.
In his remarks at the event, Shaibu extolled Hon Marvelous Omobayo’s wisdom and other Akoko-Edo leaders, even as he thanked them for their unflinching support at all times.
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The State’s number two citizen prayed for the new chieftaincy title holder and his family for God’s guidance and abundant blessings.
Dignitaries at the occasion include; former Deputy Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly and Member, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency 1, Rt Hon Yekini Idiaye, Member representing Akoko-Edo Constituency 2, Hon Donald Okogbe, PDP Senatorial Leader, Chief Okomayin, palace chiefs, amongst others.
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Speaking earlier, Chief Marvelous Omobayo, noted that the title according to the palace chiefs, is based on his modest efforts at providing jobs for a good number of Akoko-Edo youths, contributions to the development of Nigeria, Edo State in particular and prompt response to critical calls from numerous distressed citizens from the area.
“For me, these are issues I believe are between me, my God and the beneficiaries. I never intended to make them issues of political propaganda and so on. Unfortunately, many of the beneficiaries are not persuaded to keep quiet. To God be the glory,” Omobayo added.
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He, however, expressed his unconditional love for the State Deputy Governor, while appreciating him for gracing the occasion.