Just In: My Impeachment As Deputy Governor A Threat To Democracy – Shaibu

Philip Shaibu has reacted to his impeachment as the Edo State deputy governor, describing it as a threat to the nation’s democracy and believes it was a “flagrant abuse of power” by the Edo State House of Assembly. 

He said in part, “It is with a heavy heart, yet a resolute spirit, that I come before you to address the recent events that have unfolded within our dear state.

“I denounce in strongest terms the illegal impeachment by the Edo state house of assembly over trumped-up charges, this is not just an attack on me as an individual but on the very democratic principles that we hold dear.

“It’s a dangerous descent into dictatorship, a threat to the foundation of our democracy. Let it be clear that this impeachment was hatched because of my ambition to contest the Edo Governorship election 2024 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Details of his reaction is contained in a broadcast of his official X (formerly Twitter) handle as seen by RovingNaija Reporters.

My reaction to my illegal impeachment as Deputy Governor by the Edo State House of Assembly. pic.twitter.com/makWClHdlw

— Philip Shaibu (@HonPhilipShaibu) April 8, 2024

The Edo State Assembly impeached Shaibu on Monday in a culmination of the months-long political drama between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy.