Furthermore, the Assembly also filed for a stay of execution on the judgment while awaiting the appeal’s outcome.
TimesNow.com.ng recalls that on April 8, the 24-member Edo House of Assembly impeached Shaibu after approving the findings of a seven-member investigative panel headed by retired Justice S.A. Omonua.
This panel, appointed by the stateâs Chief Judge Justice Daniel Okungbowa, examined allegations of gross misconduct, perjury, and leaking government secrets against Shaibu, a former House of Representatives member.
Shaibu, despite refusing to appear before the panel, was impeached by 18 of the 19 lawmakers present, with one abstaining, The Nation reported.
Following the impeachment, Governor Godwin Obaseki appointed Godwins Omobayo as the new deputy governor, and he was inaugurated the same day to assist in completing the governorâs second term, ending on November 12, 2024.
In his ruling, Justice Omotosho, however, nullified Shaibuâs impeachment and ordered his reinstatement.
The justice further said that the Edo Assembly members had not followed due process.
The judge also directed the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, to provide Shaibu with the necessary security to resume his duties, and annulled Omobayo’s appointment as Shaibuâs replacement, Channels Television reported.
In another development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the legislative branch of Egor Local Government Area in Edo state has impeached the councilâs chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia, over allegations of budget padding and other corrupt activities.
This decision followed a vote of no confidence in the chairman during a council legislative session on Tuesday, July 16.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
