The Government of Edo State has raised the alarm over an allegation that the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, is planning to break into the State’s Government House on September 30th.
This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie.
According to SA, Shaibu is planning to enter the Government House is to enforce his alleged reinstatement.
Osagie noted that Shaibu’s planned action comes despite a stay of execution appeal having been filed. The Edo State Government is challenging the Justice J. K. Omotosho’s ruling to reinstate the embattled Deputy Governor.
According to the statement issued on Saturday night, Osagie urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to prevent Shaibu from entering the Government House.
The statement read, “We want to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police to the intelligence we have gathered regarding a planned move by the erstwhile Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, to forcefully enter the Edo State Government House. To purportedly enforce the ruling of Justice J. K. Omotosho.
“The stay of execution is still pending at the Court of Appeal. And we appeal to the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the State does not descend into anarchy because of the ambition of one man.
“The last time Shaibu attempted this, it led to the death of a police officer. We believe that is one death too many. And it is only wise for us to prevent a repeat of such.”
Recall that a face-off between Shaibu and Obaseki had led to the Edo State House of Assembly impeaching the embattled Deputy Governor.
Following his impeachment, Obaseki inaugurated Marvelous Omobayo as his Deputy Governor.
However, Shaibu approached the Federal High Court, Abuja which reinstated him as Edo State’s Deputy Governor.
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