Our reporter/ The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced proceedings to impeach the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu.
The majority leader of the state house of assembly and member representing Ovia North East 1, Charity Aiguobarueghian, announced this during sitting.
He stated that the petition against the deputy governor which dated March 5, 2024 was endorsed by 21 out of the 24 lawmakers.
The majority leader maintained that the number of lawmakers that signed the petition have met the required two – thirds as stipulated in the constitution.
He noted that the petition was based on allegations of perjury and divulging Edo State government secrets.
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has directed the clerk of the House, Yahaya Omogbai, to serve the impeachment notice on Shaibu.
Agbebaku also confirmed that the deputy governor has been given seven days to respond to the notice of impeachment.
Shaibu has been at loggerheads with his principal, Governor, Godwin Obaseki over his decision to contest the governorship primaries.
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