Emwanta was appointed as Edo State Information Commissioner by the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki
By Kehinde Okeowo
A former Edo State commissioner for information, Andrew Emwanta, has traced the recent impeachment of the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s desire for a “third term” in office by proxy.
He made this assertion recently, while reacting to the impeachment of the former deputy governor on Arise TV.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the Edo State Assembly on Monday impeached Shaibu following reports of Justice S.A. Omonua (rtd)-led seven-man panel, which investigated the impeachment petition against him.
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The panel in its reports said the allegation of perjury was not proved beyond reasonable doubt by the complainant against the deputy governor while that of disclosure of government official documents was proved beyond reasonable doubt against the deputy governor.
Reacting, Emwanta, who was an appointee of the incumbent governor, alleged that his former boss conspired with the assembly members to sack Shaibu to pave the way for his third term agenda.
He said; “The reason Philip Shaibu is being kicked out is because they see him as a threat.
“Edo people will decide if Obaseki will be allowed the opportunity to continue because he wants a third term by all means.
“He feels that removing Shaibu is the best way to achieve his third term ambition.”
