Edo CJ reconsiders committee investigating Shaibu and replaces two members

Written by Deborah Oyinloye on March 25, 2024

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The Chief Justice of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okunbowa, has reviewed the committee set up to investigate allegations against the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. This is part of the process initiated by the Assembly to impeach the deputy governor. In a new list provided to Punch Online in a statement prepared by the Chief Registrar of the Court, a letter signed by the court’s chief registrar, B.O Osawaru.

The list will be published on Friday and, after consideration, the committee is expected to begin meeting in the next few days. The committee will continue to be chaired by Mr. Hon. Justice S.A. Omonua (retired). The other members are Professor Teresa Akpoghome, Dr. Ogogo Obiasu, Andrew Oliha, Idris Abdulkaren, President Aigbokian, and Maryam Irabbale.

In a new list provided to Punch Online in a statement prepared by the Chief Registrar of the Court, a letter signed by Mr. B.O. Ta.

The letter reads, “This is to bring to the notice of the general public that in line with Section 188(5) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Honourable the Chief Judge of Edo State, Honourable Justice D.I. Okungbowa has constituted the panel of seven persons to investigate the allegations contained in the impeachment notice against the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu.