The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has denounced his impeachment as a threat to democracy and an attack on his ambition to contest the 2024 Edo governorship election.
The panel was set up by Daniel Okungbowa, chief judge of Edo , and was headed by S. A. Omonuwa, a retired justice.Speaking in a video posted on his X handle, Shaibu said the allegations levelled against him by the lawmakers were “trumped-up charges” and a smokescreen to conceal the real motive of those who wanted him out.The embattled deputy governor said he was impeached because of his desire to contest the 2024 Edo governorship election.
“It is a dangerous descent into dictatorship and a threat to the foundation of our democracy. Let it be clear that this impeachment was hatched because of my ambition to contest the 2024 Edo state governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party. An ambition that is a legal right of all citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Edo Deputy Governor Impeachment Democracy Ambition Election
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shaibu reacts to impeachment, replacement as Edo deputy governorEdo State governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State thereafter nominated Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his deputy.
Read more »
JUST IN: Edo state chief judge constitutes another panel to investigate deputy governor, ShaibuA Trusted Nigerian Newspaper
Read more »
Differences arise over impeachment notice served on Edo State Deputy GovernorThe Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, have differed over the service of an impeachment notice on the deputy governor.
Read more »
Omobayo Marvellous Godwins Sworn-in as New Deputy Governor of Edo StateOmobayo Marvellous Godwins has been sworn-in as the new deputy governor of Edo State, replacing Philip Shaibu who was impeached by the State House of Assembly. The impeachment was based on allegations of misconduct and leaking government official secrets.
Read more »
Panel concludes investigation into allegations against Edo State Deputy GovernorThe seven-man panel set up to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, by the Edo State House of Assembly yesterday rounded off its sitting.
Read more »
Edo State Deputy Governor Summoned to Defend Himself in Gross Misconduct AllegationThe seven-man panel set up by the Edo State Chief Judge has fixed a date for the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, to appear before it and defend himself against the allegation of gross misconduct.
Read more »