The Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the office of the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.

In a statement, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in the state, Chris Nehikhare, said the deputy governor’s media crew tried to force their way into the hall where Governor Godwin Obaseki and other invited dignitaries were seated to mark the 60th anniversary of Midwest Referendum.

According to him, their action was contrary to the accreditation protocol that had been established for media coverage of the event.

The government also directed the Ministry of Communication and Orientation to handle the media coverage of the activities of Shaibu’s office.