Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Receives Legal Warning From Edo Governmen

Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Receives Legal Warning From Edo Government 

The Edo State Government strongly criticized the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, accusing him of leading a group of thugs in attacks on innocent citizens and private property in Benin City. A Federal High Court in Abuja had recently nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and ordered his reinstatement, directing the Inspector General of Police to restore his full security details. However, the state government swiftly appealed the ruling and requested a Stay of Execution, which is pending……. CONTINUE READING 

Despite this, Shaibu returned to Edo State, resulting in clashes between his supporters and those of Governor Godwin Obaseki. Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, warned Shaibu in a statement that he would face legal consequences for the destruction caused. The statement emphasized that Shaibu’s actions, purportedly in enforcement of the court’s decision, involved violence against citizens and disrupted lawful activities.

The government stressed that Shaibu, despite his reinstatement ruling, is not above the law and must refrain from inciting violence. They assured the public of efforts to maintain law and order amidst the tension created by the deputy governor’s return.