- Shaibu was alleged to have refused to accept the letter he was served by the house
- Shaibu had earlier emerged as the governorship candidate in a parallel primary election held on February 22, 2024.
The Edo state house of assembly has directed Justice Daniel Okungbowa, the state chief judge, to set up a seven-member panel to probe the accusations against, Philip Shaibu, the state deputy governor
The assembly accused the deputy governor of misconduct and of revealing to the government confidential information to the public .
The committe’s primary responsibility is to investigate these allegations comprehensively and provide appropriate recommendations.
It could be recalled that the Edo State House of Assembly initiated an impeachment process against Shaibu a few days ago, alleging constitutional violations.
However, Shaibu has refuted the Speaker’s claim that he was served with an impeachment notice during the plenary session.
Subsequently, the Speaker stated that the House was unable to physically serve Shaibu, leading to an alternative method of service through a newspaper publication.
In a letter dated March 12, 2024, addressed to the Speaker and titled “RE: Service of Impeachment Notice,” Shaibu’s Personal Assistant, Charles Olubayo, denied that Shaibu had ever received any letter and refused to accept it.
According to Olubayo, Shaibu has been out of the state since March 3, making it impossible for him to have been served as claimed during the plenary session.
However, Shaibu’s supporters believe he is being targeted because of his interest in succeeding Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Recall that Shaibu emerged as the governorship candidate in a parallel primary election held on February 22, 2024.
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