There was mild drama at the inaugural sitting of the impeachment panel set up by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate allegations against the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The constitution of the panel followed the impeachment notice served on Shaibu by the State House of Assembly.
DAILY POST reports that the panel commenced its sitting at the Judges Conference Hall in Benin City, on Wednesday. The panel has retired Justice S.A. Omonua as chairman, while other members are Professor Theresa Akpoghome, Oghogho Ayodele Oviasu, Surveyor Andrew Oliha, Idris Abdulkareen, President Aigbokhian and Mariam Erakhoba Ilavbare.
Drama, however, ensued immediately after the panel's ruling as Shaibu's counsel withdrew from participating in the proceeding. 'We will not be able to take part in this proceeding when the order of a competent court was not complied with by the panel. 'All we are saying is that parties should obey orders of competent courts,' he added. Another drama also ensued as the counsel to the House of Assembly suddenly turned to a witness.
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