The Edo State Police Command has sealed the office of the deputy governor of Edo State, Marvellous Omobayo. The office was sealed off by a team of stern-looking policemen on Sunday, the entry gate was closed while a machine gun mounted police truck with three policemen was parked in front of the gate.
This may not be unconnected to the disagreements between the former deputy governor and the governor of the state following APC’s alleged rigged election victory at the recently concluded gubernatorial elections. There has been tensions with reports of internal conflicts and power struggles.
Reports have it that staff of the office were on Friday told to resume at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Agency while the official vehicles have been moved to the office of the Head of Service inside the Government House in Osadebe Avenue.
The Deputy Governor’s office has issued a statement condemning the police action as unlawful and politically motivated. The statement called for an immediate reopening of the office and urged the public to remain calm while the situation is being addressed.
The Edo State Police Command is yet to release an official statement regarding the sealing of the deputy governor’s office.
