Edo: Panel Probing Shaibu’s Impeachment Begins Sitting April 3

The seven-member panel put in place by the Chief Judge (CJ) of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to probe the allegations levelled against Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, will begin sitting on April 3.

Administrative Secretary of the panel, George Odidi, told reporters yesterday that panel would sit at the Judges’ Conference Room, New High Court Complex, Benin.

Odidi also stated that parties, or their counsel, would be  expected to be present, while the complainant must be ready to argue its case.

Justice Okungbowa, on March 25, reconstituted the seven-member panel following the withdrawal of two members. The committee was initially raised on March 22.

Professors Violet Aigbokhaebo and Boniface Onomion Edegbai declined to serve on the panel to investigate the allegations, as contained in the March 6, 2024 impeachment notice by the 24-member House of Assembly.

The CJ reconstituted another panel, in line with Section 188 (5) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The Chief Registrar of Edo High Court, Mr. B. O. Osawaru, in a press statement, with reference number: CR/4837/Vol. I1/131,  disclosed that the panel would still be headed by Justice S.A. Omonua (rtd.).

Other members included Prof. Theresa Akpoghome, Oghogho Ayodele Oviasu, Dr. Andrew Oliha, Idris Abdulkareen, President Aighokhian, and Mariam Erakhoba Ilavbare.