The media aides assigned to Philip Shaibu’s office as the deputy governor has been disbanded by the Edo State Government.
Shaibu was also instructed by Governor Godwin Obaseki to go forth and ask the Ministry of Communication and Orientation for media coverage of his activities.
In a statement released on Monday by Chris Osa Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Information, Obaseki made this claim.
“This directive followed the unfortunate incident that happened during the colloquium held to mark the 60th anniversary of Midwest Referendum, 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 dignitaries were already seated.
“This act was against the accreditation protocol that had been established for the event coverage.
“The orchestrated and stage-managed walkout and disruption is highly regrettable,” he said.