As the September 10 date for the governorship election in Edo State approaches, GBENRO ADEOYE examines the lingering feud between Governor Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy, Dr. Pius Odubu, which continues to build up tension
If there was any prospect of an early end to the lingering crisis in Edo State, such hopes may have been dashed by now with the recent happenings in the state.
The political dispute between Governor Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy, Dr. Pius Odubu, seems to have snowballed to the state House of Assembly with the impeachment of two principal officers- Speaker, Victor Edoror and his deputy, Mr. Bright Osayande.
Although, the reasons given by the House for their impeachment are high-handedness, dictatorial tendencies and financial recklessness, there are strong indications to suggest it was about the legislative house carrying out self cleansing. However, some fingers still point at the governor for pulling the strings from the confines of his plush office like a puppeteer.
Even a swift denial by the state government of any involvement in the impeachment has also largely failed to convince some political analysts that it had nothing to do with the Oshiomhole-Odubu face-off.
Some people are of the opinion that Edoror and Osayande’s impeachment is to lay the groundwork that would pave the way for the removal of Odubu from office.
There have been accusations that Oshiomhole had attempted to use the state House of Assembly to impeach Odubu in the past and that the move failed.
But whatever the case, the political crisis has shown no sign of abating as neither Oshiomhole nor Odubu has shown any indication of backing down on their stance.
