By Simon Ebegbulem

BENIN—THE Edo State Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources, Mr Washington Osifo, yesterday, denied  allegation that his boss, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, directed him to write a petition against the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Pius Odubu, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

It will be recalled that the deputy governor, during a peace meeting with the governor, had alleged that a petition was written against him, purpotedly  masterminded by the governor with a view to impeaching him.

It was at the same meeting that Governor Oshiomhole alleged that his deputy hired  native doctors to kill him which was denied vehemently by Odubu.

But addressing journalists, yesterday, Osifo described the allegation as a calculated attempt to smear his reputation.