Shaibu remains impeached, has no authority to issue directives – Obaseki
By Jeffrey Agbo
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, has said that in spite of recent developments in court, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu remains impeached.
Obaseki stated this on Friday in response to a statement credited to Shaibu, cautioning Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against political appointees allegedly attempting to loot government property.
Obaseki said in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, that Edo State workers should pay no attention to Shaibu, adding that he holds no authority.
“Our attention has been drawn to the very ridiculous statement purportedly signed by the impeached deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, in which he warned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of MDAs to guard against the looting of government properties by political appointees,” the governor said.
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Obaseki claimed that Shaibu’s status as an impeached deputy governor is legally binding despite a court ruling in July which voided the impeachment.
“We want to restate that Philip Shaibu remains impeached as the Deputy Governor of Edo State until the court’s determination and, therefore, lacks the power and authority to issue directives or warnings to Permanent Secretaries, Heads of MDAs, or any staff employed by the Edo State Government,” the statement said.
He urged Edo workers to “disregard the infantile ramblings of the impeached deputy governor and continue with their lawful duties.”
