Despite an Abuja Federal High Court’s judgement, the Edo State government has described Philip Shaibu as a former deputy governor.
On Wednesday, the Abuja court nullified Shaibu’s
impeachment.
Justice James Omotosho, who gave the judgement, ordered his
reinstatement to office because the Edo State House of Assembly failed to
comply with due process in the impeachment.
The Edo State House of Assembly had impeached Shaibu following his face-off with Governor Godwin Obaseki.
However, the state’s Commissioner for Communication and
Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, referred to Shaibu as deputy governor while
warning his followers against violence.
The commissioner warned Shaibu against the destruction of
properties by thugs suspected to be loyal to him.
In a statement, the commissioner said: “The Edo State
government has observed the level of wanton destruction perpetrated by thugs
and elements working in connivance with former Deputy Governor of the State,
Philip Shaibu, in the guise of purportedly enforcing a judgement reinstating
him in office.
“Shaibu led thugs through the Airport Road axis of Benin
City, attacking innocent citizens and unleashing mayhem on private citizens who
are going about their lawful businesses.
“The State Government, through this statement, is warning
Shaibu to desist from this turn to violence on the pretence that he is
enforcing a judgement. He is reminded that he is not above the law and is
liable for the wanton destruction perpetrated by him and his co-travellers.”
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