Residents and indigenes of Edo North Senatorial District have expressed their disapproval of the planned impeachment of the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, by the Edo State House of Assembly. Shaibu’s rift with Governor Godwin Obaseki began in 2023 over his intention to contest for the governorship of Edo State.
The disagreement escalated during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election in February when Shaibu organized a parallel poll in his residence and declared himself the winner, while Asue Ighodalo was declared the winner of the main PDP primary election in Edo State.
Last week, the Edo State House of Assembly issued Shaibu an impeachment notice, leading to widespread protests in Edo North Senatorial District. The protesters, comprising women, men, and youths under the Edo North PDP Rescue Movement (ENREM), voiced their opposition to the impeachment move.
Chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards with inscriptions such as “No to impeachment of Edo deputy governor” and “Give peace a chance,” the protesters urged Governor Obaseki to intervene and prevent the impeachment of Shaibu. They described the impeachment as a political vendetta and called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Festus Owu, the leader of the protesters, urged the Edo lawmakers to focus on providing good legislation for residents instead of pursuing an impeachment that would not benefit the citizens. The protesters marched through major streets in the communities, emphasizing their desire for peace and stability in the state.
The protesters called on Governor Obaseki to use his influence to stop any further impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor, highlighting the need for unity and cooperation among political leaders in Edo State.
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