The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the impeachment of Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.
Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday, declaring the impeachment invalid due to the Edo State House of Assembly’s failure to adhere to proper procedural requirements.
Shuaibu, present at the court, expressed tears of joy upon hearing the judge’s decision.
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Justice Omotosho emphasized that the grounds for impeachment presented by the House of Assembly did not meet the legal threshold for gross misconduct.
The court further directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide necessary security for Shuaibu to resume his duties and carry out the functions of the deputy governor’s office until the expiration of his tenure. Additionally, Justice Omotosho overturned the appointment of any replacement deputy governor in Shuaibu’s stead.
