By METROWATCH
Sequel to the impeachment of Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu as deputy governor of Edo State by the State House of Assembly, the governor, Godwin Obaseki, Monday inaugurated Omobayo Marvellous Godwin as the state’s new deputy governor.
Marvellous, 38, was Labour Party’s candidate for the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in last year’s general elections.
He polled 7,993 votes and lost the election to the APC candidate, who garnered 14,982 votes, while the PDP candidate scored 9,293 votes.
Official result – Akoko Edo Federal Constituency -2023
APC 14,982
PDP 9,293
L P. *7,993* . (Marvellous)
Profile of Omobayo Marvellous Godwins
Omobayo is the new Deputy Governor of Edo State.
He is an Engineer with a proven track record of progressive professional experience in the oil and gas sector.
Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State.
With a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Msc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), he is well suited for the role as a professional and an expert in public administration.
He is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
A thorough-bred young professional, he serves as a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Dresser Wayne West Africa Limited, cutting his professional teeth in the operations in the South South area, providing top-notch services and growing the business in the region.
He has also been active in politics in his local government, building bridges of trust with the people and mobilising them for common causes, breaking political barriers to the chagrin of his opponents.
