Governor Godwin of Edo State has picked 37-year-old Omobayo Godwin as his deputy, hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu.Omobayo’s inauguration is also set to take place on Monday at the Edo State Government House in Benin City.Already, friends and well-wishers have gathered at the inauguration venue for the swearing-in ceremony.Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.Omobayo Godwin’s ProfileThe 37-year-old has a B.E...

Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has been impeached by the State House of Assembly. The decision, reached on Monday morning, marks a culmination of tensions between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki.The impeachment follows Shaibu's refusal to cooperate with a seven-man panel tasked with investigating allegations against him. Despite multiple invitations, Shaibu declined to appear before the panel to present his defense. Consequently, the panel, led...

In a significant development within Edo State, Chief Judge Justice Daniel Okungbowa has taken decisive action by appointing a seven-man panel. The purpose? To thoroughly investigate the allegations recently brought forward by the State House of Assembly against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.The move underscores the commitment of the state judiciary to uphold transparency, accountability, and due process in matters of governance. By constituting this panel, Justice O...