Dr. Udoh Oberaifo, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, on Monday, condemned in strong terms the impeachment of deputy governor Philip Shaibu by the Edo House of Assembly.
Mr Shaibu was impeached on Monday for “revealing government secrets”.
He has been replaced by Marvellous Godwins Omobayo as the new deputy governor.
In a statement in Benin, Mr Oberaifo said regardless of the charges levelled against Mr Shaibu, due process was not followed.
Mr Oberaifo noted that Shaibu was not given a fair hearing and described the impeachment as a blatant disregard for the principles of justice.
“Of particular concern is the fact that the impeachment proceeded despite a pending case filed by the deputy governor at the Federal High Court.
“This legal action should have warranted a status quo, yet the impeachment was carried out regardless, casting doubts on the motives behind the hurried proceedings,” he said.
The AAC candidate raised the alarm over the connection between the Labour Party (LP) and the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
The AAC candidate raised the alarm over the connection between the Labour Party (LP) and the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
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