A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for the lawsuit filed by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, against the state house of assembly and others.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 19 for hearing of a suit filed by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State , Philip Shaibu , against the state house of assembly and others.
He also joined Hon. Justice S.A. Omonua , the Chairman representing himself and members of the Panel of Seven Appointed by the 4th Defendant; the Chief Judge of Edo; and Prof. Theresa Akpoghome as 3rd to 5th respondents.Shaibu, in the suit filed by O.A.
He sought an order directing the respondents not to take any further steps in violating his fundamental right to fair hearing, guaranteed by virtue of Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution. “The 3rd respondent via a letter dated 25th March, 2024 was appointed by the 4th respondent as the chairman of a panel of seven persons to investigate the allegations contained in a purported impeachment notice, which is yet to be personally served on the applicant. officer and community leader from Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo Central Senatorial District, where there is strong clamour against the gubernatorial ambition of the applicant.
The retired Justice Omonuwa-led panel, which had its inaugural sitting on April 3 in Benin, ended its sitting on April 5 with Shaibu or his counsel failing to show up.The National Secretariat of All Progressives Congress said yesterday that the application of former Edo State Deputy Gov ernor Philip Shaibu would be considered if he applies to join the party.
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