Deputy Governor Impeachment : Participation In Panel Will Amount To Faith Acompli - Shuaibu

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The embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday, prayed the seven-man panel set up by the state Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to obey an interlocutory injunction by the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The seven-man headed by retired Justice S. A. Omonuwa was set up to investigate the allegation of misconduct levelled against him by the Edo State House of Assembly.

Shaibu, who was represented by Professor Oladoyin Awoyale (SAN), said participate in the proceedings of the seven-man panel would amount to fait accompli.


He hinged his stance on the order of an Abuja Federal High Court, which gave an interlocutory injunction for further proceedings and adjourned the matter to April 8, 2024.

The deputy governor’s counsel said that with the ruling, all parties must abide by the ruling of the court, adding that continuing with the panel would amount to fait accompli.

However, counsel to the House of Assembly and Deputy Clerk, Legal Department, Joe Oaifi, argued that the panel’s sitting was supported by Section 188 (10) of the constitution which forecloses any court from preventing the House of Assembly and the panel from discharging their constitutional responsibilities.

The seven-panel panel is headed by retired Justice S. A. Omonuwa, with six other members.

The seven-man panel is currently on sessions.

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