The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has proceeded on his annual leave after transferring power to his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, to act in his stead while he is away.
The development was made known on Friday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie.
Osagie said Obaseki has written a letter to the Edo State House of Assembly to intimate members of his decision.
He said: “The governor has proceeded on his annual leave and has transferred power to his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. The Edo State House of Assembly has been duly informed about the development.”
Reports say that it is the second time the governor has transferred power to his deputy, further cementing the administration’s respect for the democratic processes as enshrined in the 1999 constitution.
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