Philip Shaibu Remains Impeached – PDP

The Edo State government has come out to say that reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu mobilised the thugs that unleased terror on Benin which led to the death of Inspector Onuh Akoh.

The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the deputy governor remains impeached because following the judgement reinstating him, the Edo government immediately filed a notice of appeal and stay of execution on the judgement, as it is the government’s right.

He added that the appeal has been communicated to the relevant authorities, including the police, in accordance with the law.

His words, “Therefore, Philip Shaibu remains impeached as the Deputy Governor of Edo State until the Appeal Court decides otherwise. More so, the enforcement of a court judgment is neither carried out by the parties involved nor their hirelings, but by law enforcement agents.

But in a blatant disregard for the stay of execution as well as law and order, Philip Shaibu mobilized thugs armed with sophisticated weapons within and outside the airport compound in a bid to make a show of his return to Benin following the court judgement, unleashing mayhem on the people and stirring crisis in the State in the guise of executing the Federal High Court judgement.

The State Commissioner of Police, with the intelligence available to him, rushed to the Airport, approached Shaibu, and informed him of the filed stay of execution which he had in his possession, warning the former deputy governor against marching to the Edo State Government House, which was Shaibu’s original plan.

With the disappointment by this development, Shaibu disregarded the advice and warnings from the Commissioner of Police and exited the airport precincts into the waiting crowd of thugs who then moved with him into the city, shooting sporadically and unleashing mayhem on innocent citizens, who were minding their lawful businesses.

This mindless shooting and breakdown of law and order resulted in the wanton destruction of property, infliction of various degrees of injuries on passersby and security operatives and the loss of the life of a Policeman.

The incident is condemnable and unacceptable and the Edo State Government condoles with the Nigerian Police Force and the family of the police officer who tragically lost his life in that incident.”