Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu, Receives Impeachment Notice from State House of AssemblyPhilip Shuaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has been served an impeachment notice by 21 members of the State House of Assembly.
The decision to serve the notice comes in the wake of Shuaibu’s organization of a parallel Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in the state.
The impeachment notice alleges “gross misconduct” on Shuaibu’s part, although specific details regarding the alleged misconduct have not been provided.Shuaibu, a prominent figure in Edo politics, had been a staunch ally of Governor Godwin Obaseki until their relationship soured following disagreements over Shuaibu’s gubernatorial aspirations.
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Observers speculate that the impeachment move may stem from underlying political tensions between the two.
For the impeachment to proceed, a two-thirds majority of the 24-member State House of Assembly is required.With 21 members reportedly in support of the impeachment notice, it suggests significant backing for the action within the legislative body.
