From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Edo State Governorship Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) commended Philip Shaibu, whose impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly was nullified on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
In a statement, the Director of Publicity for the Campaign Council, Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo, JP, said, “The reinstatement of Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, signifies the end of political and executive tyranny in our state.
“The reckless and unconstitutional actions of the Edo State House of Assembly, supported by Governor Godwin Obaseki, mark the darkest political chapter in Edo State’s history.”
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“We welcome His Excellency, the Rt Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, back as he resumes office today to continue the work Edo people elected him to do.
“This development reassures our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), that the bedrock of our democracy remains the rule of law, which can only be guaranteed by an independent judiciary with judges who deliver judgements free from political influence.
“As we strive to reclaim the state for the people of Edo, we urge everyone to join the patriotic forces in enthroning the rule of law that Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo will usher in on 12 November 2024.”