Following the reinstatement of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Deputy Governor as Edo State on Wednesday by a Federal Excessive Courtroom in Abuja, the State Authorities has filed a keep of execution of the judgement earlier than the Courtroom of Enchantment.
It additionally insisted that Omobayo Marvellous Godwins stays the State’s deputy governor pending the ultimate willpower of the case.
BREAKING: Court Restores Philip Shaibu As Edo Deputy Gov
The State’s Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, Hon. Chris Nehikhare, disclosed this in an announcement on Wednesday.
He stated, “Pending the listening to of the enchantment of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins stays and continues to function the legitimate deputy Governor of Edo State.
“He’ll proceed to serve on this capability and could be acknowledged as such. The federal government hereby calls on the individuals of Edo State to stay calm and go about their lawful companies.”
LEADERSHIP earlier reported that Justice James Omotoso of the Federal Excessive Courtroom sitting in Abuja, had put aside the impeachment of Philip Shuaibu as Edo State Deputy Governor by the State Home of Meeting.
The Courtroom, in its judgement on Wednesday, held that Shuaibu’s impeachment and subsequent removing from workplace violated the provisions of the regulation.
Having declared the removing as illegal, the courtroom subsequently ordered his reinstatement as deputy governor of the state.
Moreover, the courtroom ordered the Inspector Common of Police (IGP) to revive his safety particulars as deputy governor.