In an effort to remove friction and allow peace in the governance of Edo state,the Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu, has withdrawn the suit he filed at the Federal High Court against the governor, Godwin Obaseki.
The suit was to stop the alleged move by the Obaseki to remove him from office.
In a circular dated September 5, 2023, the Deputy Governor cited the case with Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023 which named the Inspector General of Police, State Security Service, the Governor of Edo State, and the Chief Judge of Edo State as defendants.
Shuaibu stated that the withdrawal of the court case was informed by persuasions from prominent personalities including political, traditional and religious leaders which he ” cannot ignore “
“With due respect to these eminent personalities and leaders whose persuasions and persons I cannot ignore, I, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu have authorized and instructed my Solicitors to withdraw the Suit forthwith,”
“I wish to sincerely thank and appreciate these well-meaning Nigerians, Party Leaders, Traditional Rulers, and my Archbishop, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Akubeze for their kind words, advise and encouragement thus far in ensuring peace and unity in our dear State, Edo.
“I also wish to place on record my special thanks to Mr. Governor, my boss and senior brother for this path of peace.” He added.
Prior to the latest move for enduring peace, Shaibu was prevented by a Department of State personnel from seeing Obaseki at a State event a fortnight ago. Under the same period, Obaseki allegedly disbanded Shaibu’s Press Crew and relocated the office of the Deputy Governor to some street in Benin City under the guise of renovation of Government House.
