Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has annulled the impeachment of Phillip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.
The Judge ordered on Wednesday, the reinstatement to office on the basis that the Edo State House of Assembly did not follow due process to impeach Shaibu.
Upon hearing the judge’s pronouncements, Shaibu broke into tears of shed tears of joy.
Justice Omotosho averred that the allegation on which the House of Assembly based the impeachment proceedings was does not constitute a gross misconduct.
The judge ordered the IGP to provide the deputy Governor with needed security for him to resume office and perform his duties until the end of his tenure.
Justice Omotosho also aside the appointment of another Deputy Governor in the place of Shaibu.
Details shortly…