TimesNow.com.ng reported that on July 17, a Federal High Court in Abuja reinstated Philip Shaibu as Deputy Governor of Edo State, overturning the three-month-old impeachment by the Edo House of Assembly.
Judge James Omotosho ruled that the impeachment was unlawful and ordered the Inspector General of Police to reinstate Shaibu’s security details.
Additionally, the court mandated that Shaibu’s salaries and allowances, which had been withheld since his removal in April, be paid.
The Edo Assembly has contested the ruling and requested a suspension of its enforcement until the appeal is resolved, The Punch reported.
However, in a video shared on X.com on Monday, August 12, Shaibu declared,
In his address, Shaibu warned staff who have not resumed work since his reinstatement to do so immediately or face repercussions.
He emphasized that the Federal High Court’s ruling reaffirming his position meant his office was never vacant.
Shaibu also cautioned banks against processing transactions involving his office without direct authorization, deeming such actions illegal.
However, in a quick reaction, Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, stated,
See the video below:
In another development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that a recent poll conducted by the Edo Business Development Agency (EBDA) and audited by BusinessDay indicates that Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, is currently the front-runner in the upcoming Edo State governorship election.
According to the poll, which surveyed 1,179 registered voters across Edo state, Ighodalo was seen leading with 68 per cent of the vote if the election were held today.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
