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COVID-19: Shaibu Tackles NBA, Says Allegations Reckless, Baseless

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Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has expressed disappointment over the allegations of his role in the interception of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) election.

“I was never aware of the Nigeria Bar Association event. Edo State has a COVID-19 task force charged with the responsibility of ensuring compliance with the COVID-19 gazette in the State. The Task Force enforced the law independently and if the NBA failed to comply with the COVID-19 regulations in the State they should accept responsibility for their actions rather than trading blame and pointing accusing fingers.

Shaibu in his response after a media publication against the Deputy Governor as the malicious and devilish campaign of calumny. He appealed to members of the NBA to call their members to order and not avail themselves to be used as a mouthpiece by political jobbers and gladiators, “the Integrity of the Nigeria Bar Association should be respected and not be sold cheaply for mere cash donations and financial support”, He said.

While dismissing the claims made by the NBA the Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Media, Benjamin Atu said: “The Nigeria Bar Association are enjoying a robust relationship with the State Government and I don’t believe it is the NBA that’s issuing such a statement but some miscreants elements who have not to find their feet but trying to play politics rather than joining the mainstream NBA to benefit from the laudable program that the State Government have in stock for members.

The Deputy Governor, therefore, challenged the critics over their covert and overt moves to steer confusion and promote the breakdown of laws and order in the State to further their selfish ends. “They are so many absurdities that underpin their reckless and unguided utterances.”

The statement has therefore called on the security agencies to take a close look at the intent and purposes behind the actions of some miscreants elements among the members of the NBA in consciously showing disdain for the Deputy Governor of the State. He frowns at the sponsor of the misleading publication by some political interest to push their selfish agenda and justify unrealistic conclusions.

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