The special panel investigating impeachment charges against the deputy governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu, is scheduled to reconvene on the Wednesday following Easter.
The seven-member committee, established by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice D. Okungbowa, will hold its session in the Judges Conference room at the New High Court Complex in Benin City, starting at 10 a.m. on April 3, 2024.
The Administrative Secretary, George Odidi, announced that all parties and their legal representatives should be present, with the complainant prepared to proceed with their case.
“Take notice that consequent upon the inauguration of the above panel by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice D. Okungbowa in line with section 188 subsection 5 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, the said panel shall commence sitting at Judges Conference room, New High Court Complex, Benin City on April 3, 2024, at 10a.m.
“Parties and/or their counsel are expected to be present on that day while the complainant is expected to be ready to present its case on that day.”
This development follows the March 22, 2024, formation of the panel by the Edo Chief Judge, with Justice S. Omonuwa (retd) at the helm, to delve into the allegations brought forth by the state House of Assembly, marking the commencement of the deputy governor’s impeachment process.
