In a strongly worded response to his impeachment as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has denounced the act as a dire threat to the nation's democratic principles. Shaibu, in a video statement shared on social media, asserted that his removal from office was a blatant abuse of power orchestrated by the Edo State House of Assembly.
The impeachment, which culminated in Shaibu's ousting on Monday, marks the climax of a prolonged political feud between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy. The Edo State Assembly's decision came following the adoption of a committee report investigating alleged misconduct by Shaibu. The report, which purportedly found him guilty of divulging state secrets, served as the basis for his impeachment.
Shaibu's swift response underscores the intensity of the political turmoil gripping Edo State and raises concerns about the erosion of democratic norms. As the fallout from Shaibu's impeachment reverberates across the state, questions linger about its long-term implications for governance and political stability in the region.
