Edo State Deputy Governor Summoned to Defend Himself in Gross Misconduct Allegation

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Edo State Deputy Governor Summoned to Defend Himself in Gross Misconduct Allegation
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The 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.

The seven-man panel set up by the Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate the allegation of gross misconduct levelled against the Edo State Deputy Governor , Philip Shaibu, yesterdayThe seven-man panel set up by the Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate the allegation of gross misconduct levelled against the Edo State Deputy Governor , Philip Shaibu, yesterday, fixed today, Friday, April 5, 2024, for Shaibu to appear before it to defend himself.

The Legal Officer, Edo State House of Assembly, N.U. Ibrahim, announced his appearance for the Assembly with two others. The chairman, thereafter, said that the panel would wait to see if the defendant would open his defence. National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has warned intending pilgrims of the 2024 Hajj against falling into the hands of scammers requesting extra charges.

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