Edo Deputy Governor Impeachment Saga Two Investigating Panel members Opt Out

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The drama trailing the impeachment of Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has continued to unfold.

In the last development, two members of the ‘Investigation Panel’ that was raised by the State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, have declined their appointment.

Impeachment saga: CRPP advices Judiciary to hands off Shaibu’s investigation
Those that refused to serve in the highly unpopular assignment are Professor Violet Aigbokhaevbo and Prof Boniface Onomion Edegbai.

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