Philip Shaibu has rejected his impeachment as the deputy governor of Edo by the state house of assembly.<\/p>\n
Shaibu was impeached on Monday after members of the Edo assembly adopted the report of a seven-man investigative panel.<\/p>\n
The panel was set up by Daniel Okungbowa, chief judge of Edo, and was headed by S. A. Omonuwa, a retired justice.<\/p>\n
Shaibu was accused of \u201cmisconduct, perjury, and disclosure of government secrets\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Speaking in a video posted on his X handle, Shaibu said the allegations levelled against him by the lawmakers were \u201ctrumped-up charges\u201d and a smokescreen to conceal the real motive of those who wanted him out.<\/p>\n
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The embattled deputy governor said he was impeached because of his desire to contest the 2024 Edo governorship election.<\/p>\n
\u201cI denounce in the 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 democratic principles we hold dear,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a dangerous descent into dictatorship and a threat to the foundation of our democracy. Let it be clear that this impeachment was hatched because of my ambition to contest the 2024 Edo state governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party. An ambition that is a legal right of all citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a sad reality that, in our political landscape, ambition is met with resistance, and those in power seek to silence opposition through illegitimate means. I have dedicated my life to serving the good people of Edo state with integrity and honesty.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Shaibu said the \u201cinjustice\u201d meted on him will be fought with \u201cevery iota of strength\u201d for the sake of the people of the state.<\/p>\n
He added that he believes that the legal system will vindicate him, while calling on the people of the state to rise against the injustice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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