According to an insider,who does not want his name in print,the Deputy Governor need to be held in check and hence should request the Ministry of Communication to cover it’s events.
Recall that Edo State Government on Monday disbanded the media team of the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu and directed Ministry of Communication and Orientation to take over his media operations
This was not unconnected to the drama that ensured between the Governor’s media team and that of the Deputy Governor which made security agents prevent them from accessing the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub,the venue of the 60th Midwest Referendum anniversary in Edo and which prompted the Deputy Governor to storm out of the venue.
A statement endorsed by Commissioner for Communication and Orientation,
Chris Nehikhare and made available to Journalists in Benin City, said the directive followed the ugly and unfortunate incident thathappened during the colloquium held to mark the 60th anniversary of Midwest Referendum celebration held at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub.
The statement reads in part:
“Edo State Government has disbanded 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.
“This 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.
“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”
