Philip Shaibu has appointed a handful of aides following his reinstatement as deputy governor of Edo state by a federal high court in Abuja.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Shaibu reappointed
Kingsley Ehigiamusoe as chief of staff, and Musa Ebomhiana as chief press
secretary.
Shaibu also appointed seven others to serve in various
capacities.
On Wednesday, James Omotosho, presiding judge of the federal
high court in Abuja, nullified the removal of Shaibu as deputy governor of Edo.
The judge held that Shaibu’s impeachment violated the
provisions of the law.
The court declared that Shaibu’s ouster on April 8, 2024, by
the Edo state house of assembly was politically motivated.
The judge ordered Shaibu’s reinstatement and directed the
inspector-general of police to restore his security.
On April 8, Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, had announced
Omobayo Godwins as his deputy, hours after the impeachment of Shaibu.
EDO GOVERNMENT KICKS
The Edo state government has faulted the appointments,
saying Shaibu’s action is “provocative”.
The government said it has filed a stay of execution of the
judgment.
In a statement, Chris Nehikhare, Edo commissioner for
information and communication, asked the public to disregard the appointments
made by Shaibu.
“It is clear that the impeached deputy governor is hell-bent
on creating chaos in the State, but the Edo State Government is resolved to put
his antics in check and ensure that the state continues to run smoothly,” the
statement reads.
“We restate that Marvellous Omobayo remains the Deputy
Governor of Edo State and the public is enjoined to disregard the shenanigans
orchestrated by Shaibu.
“The government, once again, calls on citizens to be rest
assured that we will maintain peace and order as we charge them to go about
their lawful businesses.”
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