Edo 2024: "Why Shaibu Should Be Arrested", Group Raises Alarm

• An Edo group, Edolites For Peace and Progress, has called for the arrest of the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu
• Shaibu was accused of working to disrupt the forthcoming governorship election in the state by parading himself as the deputy governor
• The group alleged that the status of Shaibu being the state's deputy governor was still being challenged at the court, and he should not be parading himself as such until the final court judgment

Edolites For Peace and Progress, a group from Edo State, has called for Philip Shaibu's arrest, accusing him of impersonating the Deputy Governor.

Shaibu had resumed office despite ongoing legal challenges to his reinstatement, which the group describes as a "clear case of impersonation" aimed at destabilizing the state ahead of the governorship election.

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Edo group wants Shaibu arrested

Madam Adesua Odigie, the group's coordinator, in a statement made available to Legit.ng on Monday, August 12, alleged that Shaibu's actions are illegal and designed to create chaos and confusion in the state.

The group maintained that the legal proceedings regarding Shaibu's reinstatement are still unresolved, adding that the next court hearing was scheduled for September 24, 2024.

According to the statement, Shaibu's actions pose a threat to the stability of Edo State and the integrity of the forthcoming governorship election, according to the group.

Edo group kicks at Shaibu's moves

Edolites For Peace and Progress condemns Shaibu's actions and calls on security agencies to arrest him immediately to prevent further disruptions in governance.

The group urges the people of Edo to remain vigilant and resist Shaibu's attempts to plunge the state into chaos for personal gain, emphasizing the importance of unity in protecting the state's peace and stability.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the state governorship election for September 21.

Shaibu hints at dumping PDP

Legit.ng earlier reported that Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo state, has disclosed that his mind is no longer with the PDP.

Shaibu said he had not yet joined the APC officially, adding that his body and soul are already with the ruling party in the country.

The reinstated deputy governor made this known barely 24 hours after he survived an assassination attempt.

Source: Legit.ng