How God Directed Gov Obaseki To Choose Me As His New Deputy – Omobayo
The new Deputy Governor of Edo state, Mr Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, has disclosed that Governor Godwin Obaseki was directed by God to choose him as his new deputy.
Omobayo’s emergence as new deputy governor of Edo state was sequel to the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as deputy governor by the state House of Assembly on Monday.
Shaibu had been the state deputy governor since 2016.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Omobayo, who made this disclosure after taking oath of office in Benincity on Monday, quoted Governor Obaseki to have submitted that the decision to choose him as his new deputy actually came from God.
‘Why me? This was the million naira question l asked His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, when he gave me the surprise invitation for a dialogue about this job a couple of days ago.
His answer was simple and direct: ‘God!’ He elaborated further: ‘I looked through my history books and discovered that Akoko-Edo has never served in this capacity. I talked to a few key leaders from Akoko-Edo, across party lines, and all fingers pointed at you. The ultimate decision, however, came from God, and l could not say no.’ These were the words of His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, my namesake. A tale of two Godwins, you may say.
Even though l was dumbfounded, l also could not say no for several reasons. First, my people of Akoko-Edo would never have forgiven me, if l had messed up the only chance God, history and ripe time have given them since creation.
Secondly, my mind went straight to the book of Romans in the Bible. In Chapter 9, Verses 15 and 16, God said to Moses: ‘I will show mercy to anyone l chooses, and l will show compassion to anyone l chooses.’ So, it is God who decides to show mercy and uplift one. We can neither choose it nor work for it.
I also recall Psalm 75, verses 6 and 7, which says: ‘For promotion cometh neither from the East, nor from the Eest, nor from the South. But the Lord is the Judge,’ who transfers or reshuffle one and elevates another.
My Principal, Governor Obaseki, has demonstrated from the outset of his administration that he is aware that Akoko-Edo is being flagrantly marginalized. He therefore took practical steps to bridge the gap, as much as possible. His first Chief of Staff (CoS), Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Research, Documentation and Writing were all from Akoko-Edo’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
