Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said his decision not to support his former deputy, Philip Shaibu, to succeed him was aimed at protecting the people of the state. Obaseki stated that he could not take the risk of backing Shaibu to become the next governor, citing political permutations in the state that were […]
Ahusemere Ogbeide: The impeachment of Philip Shaibu – A political journey marked by betrayal, consequences
On November 12, 2008, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole emerged as the Governor of Edo State. This victory came after an 18-month legal battle at the Election Petition Tribunal and later the Court of Appeal in Benin City. This legal battle, which culminated in years of political tension and power struggles, saw the removal of Professor […]
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Court fixes date for hearing of sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu’s suit
The Edo State House of Assembly sacked Mr Shaibu on 8 April, following the recommendation of a seven-man panel of investigation indicting him for disclosure of government secrets.’’ The post Court fixes date for hearing of sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu’s suit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Etsako West APC protests planned return of Philip Shaibu
In what looks like the endorsement of the impeachment of Philip Shaibu, the former deputy governor of Edo by the State House of Assembly, members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state have staged a peaceful protest against the alleged planned defection of the impeached deputy governor […]
Philip Shaibu can still become gov despite impeachment – PDP Chairman
The Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Philip Aivoji, has said the impeached ex-deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu can still become governor. Aivoji urged Shaibu to be patient with the PDP despite his impeachment. He made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday […]
Obaseki reacts to removal of Shaibu as deputy governor by Edo assembly
Shaibu speaks on his removal as Edo Deputy Governor
Philip Shaibu: AAC candidate condemns impeachment of Edo Deputy Governor
Udoh Oberaifo, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), on Monday, condemned the impeachment of deputy governor Philip Shaibu by the Edo House of Assembly. Shaibu was impeached on Monday for “revealing government secrets”. He has been replaced by Marvellous Godwins Omobayo as the new deputy governor. In a statement in Benin, Oberaifo […]
Edo impeachment: ‘Judiciary will vindicate me’ – Philip Shaibu
The former deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has called on the judiciary, well-meaning people of the state and Nigerians to stand with him in this moment of crisis. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State House of Assembly impeached the deputy governor on Monday, April 8, 2024, in line with the reports of […]