Benin City, Nigeria – In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State Police Command has sealed the office of the Deputy Governor of Edo state, Marvellous Omobayo. This action, which took place on Sunday, has sparked widespread reactions and raised questions about the underlying political dynamics in the state.
According to eyewitnesses, a contingent of police officers arrived at the Deputy Governor’s office early in the morning on Sunday September 29, and proceeded to restrict access to the premises. The officers, who were heavily armed, reportedly acted on directives from Abuja, although the specific reasons for the closure remain unclear.
Sources within the government suggest that the move may be linked to ongoing political disagreements between the former Deputy Governor and the Governor, following APC’s rigged election victory at the September 21 governorship election. Tensions have been brewing for some time, with reports of internal conflicts and power struggles.
In response to the incident, 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 has yet to release an official statement regarding the sealing of the office. However, insiders indicate that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the deployment of officers to the Deputy Governor’s premises.
As the situation unfolds, residents of Edo State are watching closely, hoping for a resolution that will restore stability and order to the state’s political landscape.
The civil servants have also been asked to resume at the John Odigue Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), while official vehicles of the office have been moved to the government house.
