Edo State Deputy Governor Marvellous Omobayo on Thursday said he remains the authentic number two citizen of the state.
Omobayo spoke while receiving members of the three recognised transport unions in Edo State who visited him.
He said he was not distracted by the ongoing litigations relating to the office of the deputy governor.
Omobayo’s statement comes amid controversy over the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja concerning the office of deputy governor.
Omobayo said he is focused on supporting his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, for the economic prosperity and transformation of Edo State.
He appreciated the unions, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and Edo State Drivers Welfare Scheme, for their overwhelming support since assuming office and loyalty to Obaseki.
Speaking earlier, chairman of RTEAN, Monday Orhue and his NURTW counterpart, Odion Olaye, said unions resolved to pay a solidarity visit to the deputy governor to reaffirm their total support to Obaseki.
