Global site navigation

Local editions

Edo Lawmakers Give Reason for Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Shaibu
Politics

Edo Lawmakers Give Reason for Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Shaibu

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • Lawmakers in Edo said they commenced impeachment proceedings against the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, over alleged violation of secrecy oath and perjury
  • Legit.ng reports that a petition against Shaibu, dated March 5, 2024, was signed by 21 out of the 24 members of the state assembly
  • The impeachment notice is believed to be the latest development in the rift between Shaibu and his boss, Godwin Obaseki

PAY ATTENTION: The 2024 Business Leaders Awards Present Entrepreneurs that Change Nigeria for the Better. Check out their Stories!

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.

Benin City, Edo state - The Edo house of assembly has accused the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, of leaking government secrets. The assembly also said this informed its impeachment process against him.

Legit.ng reports that Edo has witnessed a political crisis since 2023 after Shaibu fell out with the governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki.

Read also

BREAKING: Tension as bandits invade Kaduna primary school, shoot pupil, abduct many

Philip Shaibu served impeachment notice by Edo assembly members
Shaibu is a major contender in the 2024 Edo state governorship election. Photo credit: Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu
Source: Facebook

The deputy governor is in the September 2024 governorship election race in the state, despite facing strong opposition from Governor Obaseki who appears to prefer another person as his successor.

PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed!

Shaibu’s ambition caused the feud between him and his boss.

The impeachment notice is believed to be the latest development in the rift between Shaibu and Obaseki.

Both men are chieftains of Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

As reported by The Punch on Thursday, March 7, Charity Aiguobarueghian, the majority leader of the Edo house of assembly, who announced the impeachment notice against Shaibu during plenary, said it was based on a petition dated March 5, 2024.

The petition was signed by 21 out of the 24 members of the House.

Read also

Just in: Grief as Nasarawa's newly appointed high court judge Tanze Makama dies

Aiguobarueghian said the allegations in the petition bordered on perjury and revealing of government secrets.

The Guardian newspaper also noted the development.

Legit.ng understands that Shaibu has seven days to respond to the notice serveed him.

Read more about Philip Shaibu, Edo

Edo speaker explains reduction in Shaibu’s budget

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Speaker of Edo state house of assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, explained the reason why there is a reduction in the 2024 budget of Shaibu.

Agbebaku said that N354 million was allocated to Shaibu because he has no work to do in 2024.

PAY ATTENTION: Donate to Legit Charity on Patreon. Your support matters!

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Ridwan Adeola avatar

Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

Tags:
Hot: