In response to allegations levelled against Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu by the state House of Assembly, Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa has appointed a seven-member panel to conduct an inquiry.
The panel, established through a statement bearing reference number CR/4837 /Vol. I/131 issued by Edo State High Court Chief Registrar B. O. Osawaru on Friday, is chaired by retired Justice S.A. Omonua.
According to the Chief Registrar, the Chief Judge’s action aligns with the authority vested in him by Section 188(5) of the 1999 Constitution.
Edo assembly to serve Shaibu impeachment
The panel members include Hon. Justice S.A. Omonua (retd.) as Chairman, Professor Violet Aigbokhaebo, Professor Boniface Onomion Edegbai, Professor Theresa Akpoghome, Oghogho Ayodele Oviasu, Andrew Oliha, and Idris Abdulkareen.
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Edo State House of Assembly passed a resolution, supported by 19 out of 24 members, requesting the Chief Judge to appoint a seven-man panel to investigate Shaibu.
On the same day, Shaibu filed an ex-parte motion at an Abuja Federal High Court to restrain the assembly, the Chief Judge, Governor Godwin Obaseki, and other parties from proceeding with the impeachment process until the substantive matter is determined. However, the court declined the request, scheduling the matter for April 15, 2024.Q
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