Edo Deputy Governor Served Impeachment Notice by State Edo Lawmakers.
Benin City, Nigeria – In a move escalating political tensions within the state, members of the Edo State House of Assembly have served Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu with an impeachment notice.
Shaibu, a prominent figure in Edo politics, has been given seven days to respond to the allegations outlined in the notice. The specific contents of the allegations have not yet been made public.
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This development comes amidst a reported rift between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki, both members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The two reportedly disagree over the party’s rightful candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Obaseki is backing Asue Ighodalo, who emerged victorious during the official PDP primary held at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. However, Shaibu allegedly supports a rival candidate who emerged from a separate, unofficial primary held at his residence.
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The Edo State House of Assembly is expected to provide further details regarding the impeachment proceedings in the near future. It remains unclear how this development will impact the ongoing political contest within the state.
