Officials from the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) and Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) joined forces to dismantle the security post situated at the residence of Philip Shaibu, the former deputy governor of Edo State. The residence, nestled in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Benin City, saw the demolition of its protective structure, which had served as a temporary shelter for security personnel tasked with safeguarding Shaibu’s premises.<\/p>\n
The demolition operation unfolded under the watchful eyes of armed police officers who provided cover for the squad carrying out the task. Located adjacent to the Benin golf course, the security post’s destruction was captured in video clips that swiftly circulated across various social media platforms, depicting a bulldozer reducing the structure to rubble while onlookers, including residents and law enforcement, observed the scene.<\/p>\n
This development follows closely on the heels of Shaibu’s impeachment as the deputy governor of Edo State. The decision came after the Edo State House of Assembly endorsed the findings of a seven-member investigative panel, chaired by retired Justice S. A. Omonuwa, which was convened by Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa. Shaibu faced allegations ranging from misconduct to perjury and the unauthorized disclosure of government secrets.<\/p>\n
The political fallout culminated in Governor Godwin Obaseki appointing Omobayo Godwins as the new deputy governor, further intensifying the discord between the former allies. Shaibu attributed his impeachment to his ambition to contest the forthcoming 2024 Edo governorship election, suggesting underlying tensions that had been brewing between him and Obaseki since the lead-up to the previous gubernatorial election.<\/p>\n
As the demolition of the security post symbolizes a physical manifestation of the political upheaval gripping Edo State, it underscores the deep-seated divisions and power struggles that continue to shape the state’s political landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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