The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho has reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State months after he was impeached by the state assembly.
In a judgment on Wednesday, Justice Omotoso said the impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly was illegal and unconstitutional.
The judge held that the impeachment was in gross violation of the Constitution.
Aside from restoring Shaibu, the court also ordered that his salaries and allowances should be paid to him from April when he was impeached as the deputy governor of the state.
Edo Assembly Appeals Verdict
Meanwhile, the Edo State House of Assembly has appealed the judgement of the High Court and has filed a motion for a stay of execution pending appeal.
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