JUSTICE James Omotosho of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the reinstatement of Mr Philip Shuaibu as the deputy governor of Edo State.
The court also ordered the Inspector-General of Police to provide Mr Shaibu with needed security to enable him to resume office and perform the functions of the office until the end of his tenure.
Justice Omotosho, while delivering judgment in the suit, voided Mr Shaibu’s impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly, insisting that the lawmakers failed to comply with due process in impeaching him.
Justice Omotosho also set aside the appointment of the new Deputy Governor who replaced Shaibu.
The court held that the allegation on which the House of Assembly based the impeachment proceedings was untenable in law and did not constitute gross misconduct.
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