Sh*cking Revelations: Every Deputy Governor Impeached In Nigeria Since 1999 Full Details

In the past 24 years, at least 17 Deputy Governors have been removed from office, with most impeachments fueled by political conflicts.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The latest to join this list is Phillip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, whose ouster marks the 17th such case since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999. Shaibu’s removal ended a long struggle to maintain political influence in Edo State and, like many before him, was officially attributed to alleged gross misconduct.

Under Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, a governor or deputy governor can be removed through impeachment. The process begins with a formal allegation of gross misconduct, after which the accused has the right to defend themselves. If the defence fails, the individual is removed; if successful, they remain in office. The Constitution outlines all the procedural steps required to carry out an impeachment.

List of Impeached Deputy Governors Since 1999

• Femi Pedro – Lagos

• Iyiola Omisore – Osun

• Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele – Lagos

• Chris Ekpenyong – Akwa Ibom

• Abiodun Aluko – Ekiti

• Biodun Olujinmi – Ekiti

• Garba Gadi (Late) – Bauchi

• Peremobowei Elebi – Bayelsa

• Sani Abubakar Danladi – Taraba

• Jude Agbaso – Imo

• Sunday Onyebuchi – Enugu

• Ali Olanusi – Ondo

• Eze Madumere – Imo

• Simon Achuba – Kogi

• Rauf Olaniyan – Oyo

• Mahdi Aliyu Gusau – Zamfara

• Philip Shaibu – Edo

Several of these former deputy governors successfully challenged their impeachments in court. Those who overturned their removals include:

• Garba Gadi (Bauchi)

• Peremobowei Elebi (Bayelsa)

• Sani Abubakar Danladi (Taraba)

• Sunday Onyebuchi (Enugu)

• Ali Olanusi (Ondo)

• Jude Agbaso (Imo)

• Eze Madumere (Imo)

• Simon Achuba (Kogi)

• Mahdi Aliyu Gusau (Zamfara)

• Philip Shaibu – Edo