The Edo State Government on Monday disbanded the media team of the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu and directed Ministry of Communication and Orientation to steps in.
Recall that the Deputy Governor’s media team were early on Monday prevented from accessing the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub,the venue of the 60years Midwest Referendum and 32years creation of Edo State anniversary,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 that happened during the colloquium held to mark the 60th anniversary of Midwest Referendum celebration held at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub.
The statement also said the Deputy Governor should hence forth request the Ministry of Communication to cover it’s events.
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”
