JUST IN: Edo Assembly Serves Impeachment Notice to Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, finds himself at the center of a political storm as 21 members of the State House of Assembly serve him with an impeachment notice.

The move follows Shuaibu’s orchestration of a parallel Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in the state, sparking tensions within the political landscape. The notice of impeachment cites “gross misconduct,” though specific details surrounding the alleged wrongdoing remain undisclosed in initial reports.

A once close ally of Governor Godwin Obaseki, Shuaibu’s relationship with the state chief executive soured after Obaseki withheld support for Shuaibu’s gubernatorial aspirations. Observers speculate that the impeachment may be rooted in unresolved political differences between the two prominent figures.

The State House of Assembly, consisting of 24 members, requires a two-thirds majority to successfully impeach the Deputy Governor. With 21 members reportedly supporting the impeachment notice, it signals substantial backing for the action within the legislative body.