The Godwin Obaseki – led government has reacted to the reinstatement of Impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday nullified the impeachment of Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor.
In its judgement, Justice Omotosho ruled that Shaibu’s impeachment proceedings were politically motivated and did not follow due process.
The court found that the impeachment violated sections 188 and 35 of the 1999 Constitution.
Omotosho further ordered the IGP to provide him with needed security to enable him resume office and perform the functions of the office until the end of his tenure.
Reacting in a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, who Governor Godwin Obaseki replaced Shaibu with, will remain in his position pending the determination of the appeal filed by the government.
He said: “Following the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement that faulted the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Government has filed a stay of execution of the judgement.
“Pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains and continues to serve as the valid deputy Governor of Edo State.
“He will continue to serve in this capacity and would be recognized as such.
“The government hereby calls on the people of Edo State to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses.”