The Edo State Government has alerted authorities to a purported plan by former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu to forcibly invade the State Government House on September 30, seeking to enforce a court ruling for his reinstatement. This revelation comes even as a stay of execution appeal is pending against Justice J. K. Omotosho’s decision reinstating him.
Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Special Adviser on media projects, Crusoe Osagie, issued a statement calling on the Inspector-General of Police to intervene. He urged, “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… to forcefully enter the Edo State Government House.”
Osagie emphasized the potential for chaos, referencing the previous violent attempt by Shaibu that resulted in the death of a police officer. He remarked, “That is one death too many and it is only wise for us to prevent a repeat of such.”...Read Full Article [Click Here>]
The government’s legal team has formally communicated with the IGP, stressing the need for all actions related to the court ruling to remain stayed until the appeal is resolved, to prevent any breach of peace in Edo State.
