Edo CJ Swears-in Omobayo As New Deputy Gov It's Illegal- Shaibu

Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa has sworn in Omobayo Godwin as the new deputy governor of the state. 

Omobayo was appointed by governor Godwin Obaseki immediately after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu on Monday.

The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. 

The impeachment proceedings culminated in a dramatic vote that saw Shaibu ousted from his position. The proceedings were initiated earlier this week. 

Reacting against his impeachment Philip Shaibu in a video on his X platform opined: “It is with heavy heart yet a resolute spirit that I come before you to address the recent events that have unfolded within our dear state.

"I denounce in strongest terms the illegal impeachment by the Edo state house of assembly over trumped-up charges, this is not just an attack on me as an individual but on the very democratic principles that we hold dear. 

“It’s a dangerous descent into dictatorship, a threat to the foundation of our democracy. Let it be clear that this impeachment was hatched because of my ambition to contest the Edo Governorship election 2024 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).”