Impeachment Proceedings Initiated Against Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu
The Edo State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The Majority Leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian (PDP Ovia North-East 1), announced the impeachment notice, stating that a petition dated March 5 against Mr Shaibu was signed by 21 of the 24 members of the legislature.
The petition alleges perjury and the revelation of government secrets by the deputy governor. Mr Aiguobarueghian noted that the number of members who signed the petition exceeded the two-thirds constitutional requirement.
Speaker of the house, Blessing Agbebaku (PDP-Owan-West), acknowledged receipt of the petition and directed the Clerk of the house, Yahaya Omogbai, to serve the impeachment notice on the deputy governor. Mr Agbebaku also granted the deputy governor seven days to respond to the notice of impeachment.
The initiation of impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Shaibu has sparked controversy and raised questions about the political climate in Edo State. The move by the majority of the state’s legislators to seek the removal of the deputy governor indicates a significant development in the state’s political landscape.
It remains to be seen how Deputy Governor Shaibu will respond to the impeachment notice and whether he will be able to address the allegations levelled against him. The outcome of the impeachment proceedings will have far-reaching implications for the political future of both the deputy governor and the state as a whole.
Daily Nigerian
