Edo State Deputy Governor Phillip Shaibu has been impeached by the State House of Assembly. He was impeached on Monday for allegedly leaking the state government’s secrets. READ ALSO: Taraba kidnap kingpin: Wadume, given heroic welcome… In his place, Governor Godwin Obaseki has nominated a 38-year-old Engineer, Omobayo Godwin, as his new deputy and is […]
By Titus Akhigbe The retired Justice S.A. Omonuwa’s seven-man panel set up by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the embattled deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday ruled that the panel will continue its investigation as there was no court order stopping it. […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Philip Shaibu Campaign Organization has condemned the recent attack on the campaign vehicle of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. In a terse statement released and signed by Chief Sunday Okumayin, on behalf of the campaign organisation on Monday, […]
… purchase governorship form for Deputy Governor By Tunde Opalana Members of the Forum of Past NANS Leaders on Thursday stormed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to purchase Expression of Interest for the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu to enable him context the party’s primary election ahead of […]
A 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom bungalow were handed over to Ayo Momodu and Jonathan Orukpe respectively on Tuesday, 12th December 2023, at Ute, Umagbae South, Uhunmwonde LGA. Jonathan Orukpe, an indigene of Ewohimi, Esan, Edo Central has been an integral part of the Edo State Deputy Governor’s journey since 2007, fostering a professional relationship that spans […]
By Titus Akhigbe A prominent rights activist and President of the One Love Foundation, a non governmental body, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor (aka Ultimate Equals) has condemned the embattled State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu for shedding crocodile tears begging his Principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki and asking for forgiveness. Chief Eholor insisted that Comrade Shaibu’s […]
…Suspects Impeachment Plot A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo North, Chief John Asekhauno, has strongly condemned what he perceive as harassment of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu, by Governor Godwin Obaseki and his aides. In a press statement released yesterday, Chief Asekhauno expressed his […]
In the realm of dynamic politics and progressive governance, few individuals can exhibit the remarkable drive and dedication of RT. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, the esteemed Deputy Governor of Edo State. Through his visionary style of leadership, Shaibu has become the beacon of hope, paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in the state. […]
By Assin Godstime The fate of who replaces the present Governor of Edo State will be revealed by November 2024. Several persons have shown interest in succeeding Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, including his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, whom I have dubbed “The Youth Governor” in this piece. Shaibu, comrade and politician, is one of […]
Just as the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has also resigned from the APC. The governor, who addressed journalists, after meeting with the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, noted that he shall […]
Benin – Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, has debunked social media reports that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Shuaibu said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebomhiana Musa, on Monday in Benin. “Some mischief makers have been making some desperate posts with a view to stigmatising the deputy governor […]
The Edo State Government has expressed satisfaction over the report received from the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mobilization Committee, set up to canvas for more members across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Receiving the report on behalf of the Governor at a meeting with political leaders of […]