Process not exhausted, Godwins remains Edo State Deputy Governor – Commissioner

The Edo State Government has said the incumbent Deputy Governor, Omobayo Godwins remains the valid deputy governor of the state pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement that faulted the impeachment of the former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu.

In a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the state had filed a stay of execution on the judgement, urging the people of Edo State to remain calm and go about their lawful business.

The statement reads, “Following the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement that faulted the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Government has filed a stay of execution of the judgement.

“Pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains and continues to serve as the valid Deputy Governor of Edo State.

“He will continue to serve in this capacity and would be recognized as such.

“The government hereby calls on the people of Edo State to remain calm and go about their lawful business.”