Samson Isibor, the Edo State Conference of Registered Political Parties Chairman, expressed disappointment regarding the impeachment of Philip Shaibu as the state’s deputy governor.
Shaibu’s impeachment followed an investigation by a seven-member panel appointed by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice S.A. Omonua, probing allegations of perjury and leaking confidential government information.
Isibor criticized the swift handling of the case, attributing bias to the Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa, and suggesting that it contradicted the expectations of the people of Edo.
He said, “This is not what the Edo indigenes bargained for. The impeachment of the deputy governor is illegal and should not be allowed to stay.
“I blame the Chief Judge for this illegal impeachment. The process only lasted for three days, which showed that they had their mind made up on what to do. Imagine, the charade that was carried out in a few days.”
When asked if Shaibu shot himself in the foot by not appearing at the panel, Isibor said, “If he appeared at the panel that showed he agreed with what they are doing, more so, when the court has told the parties involved to come and show cause why Shaibu quest to halt his impeachment should not be granted.’
