Tensions escalated after Shaibu’s fallout with Governor Godwin in 2023 due to his gubernatorial aspirations.
During the February People Democratic Party (PDP) primary, Shaibu held a parallel poll at his residence, declaring himself the winner, while Asue Ighodalo secured victory in the official primary.
Last week, the Edo State House of Assembly issued an impeachment notice to Shaibu.
Protesters, chanting solidarity songs, called on Governor Obaseki to prioritize peace. Placards with inscriptions like “No to impeachment of Edo deputy governor” and “Give peace a chance” conveyed their rejection of the move, labeling it a political vendetta.
Led by Festus Owu, the Edo North PDP Rescue Movement (ENREM) protesters marched through major streets, urging lawmakers to focus on meaningful legislation instead of pursuing a futile impeachment that leaves citizens hungry.
They appealed to Governor Obaseki to intervene and halt any impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor.
Protest Rocks Edo Over Deputy Governor’s Impeachment
By Doris Israel Ijeoma
Indigenes and residents of Edo North Senatorial District have voiced their discontent with the impending impeachment of Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.
Tensions escalated after Shaibu’s fallout with Governor Godwin in 2023 due to his gubernatorial aspirations.
During the February People Democratic Party (PDP) primary, Shaibu held a parallel poll at his residence, declaring himself the winner, while Asue Ighodalo secured victory in the official primary.
Last week, the Edo State House of Assembly issued an impeachment notice to Shaibu.
Protesters, chanting solidarity songs, called on Governor Obaseki to prioritize peace. Placards with inscriptions like “No to impeachment of Edo deputy governor” and “Give peace a chance” conveyed their rejection of the move, labeling it a political vendetta.
Led by Festus Owu, the Edo North PDP Rescue Movement (ENREM) protesters marched through major streets, urging lawmakers to focus on meaningful legislation instead of pursuing a futile impeachment that leaves citizens hungry.
They appealed to Governor Obaseki to intervene and halt any impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor.
