Edo: Appeal Court Affirms Philip Shaibu As Deputy Governor

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the Edo State House of Assembly against the ruling of a Federal High Court that reinstated Comrade Philip Shaibu as the deputy governor of the state.

The appellate court upheld the earlier ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and ordered his immediate reinstatement.

GWG.ng reports that this development is on the heels of Shaibu’s controversial impeachment on April 8 by the Edo State House of Assembly, where he was accused of perjury and leaking government secrets.

However, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court had ruled that the impeachment process did not follow due process, and as a result, ordered Shaibu’s reinstatement to his position.

In its decision, the Court of Appeal warned that any person aside from Shaibu who attempts to parade themselves as the Deputy Governor of Edo State would face legal consequences.

Additionally, the court set aside the appointment of Omobayo Godwins, who had been named as Shaibu’s replacement following the impeachment.

The court also directed the Inspector General of Police to provide Shaibu with the necessary security to ensure he resumes his duties as the Deputy Governor of Edo State until the end of his tenure.

This ruling has further intensified the political tensions within Edo State, which have been marked by internal conflicts within the state’s leadership

Source: Naijanews

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