Politics
Edo Govt accuses Philip Shaibu of impersonating Deputy Gov. Godwin Omobayo

The Edo State Government has accused Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of the state, of impersonation.
The State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare accused Philip Shaibu of impersonating Godwin Omobayo as the Deputy Governor of the state .
Recall that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court had on July 17, 2024, reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy governor of the state in a case against his impeachment by the State House of Assembly.
The embattled Deputy governor was on March 18, 2024, impeached by the State House of Assembly over alleged disclosure of government’s classified information to members of the public.
Shaibu had in an interview after the court judgement, said he remained the authentic Deputy governor of the state.
He added that the judgment was declarative which the state government was duty bound to adhere to and implement.
However, in the statement, Chris Nehikhare noted that Shaibu’s purported reinstatement is currently before an Appeal Court.
According to him, ”It has come to the attention of the Edo State Government that the former Deputy Governor, Comr. Philip Shaibu has been carrying out correspondence with different institutions and organisations both within and outside the State in a clear case of impersonation.
“In the interest of the safety of these organizations, we want to restate that Shaibu is not the Deputy Governor of Edo State and every correspondence from him in that regard should be disregarded and considered a forgery.
“The issue of his purported reinstatement is still active in court and the next hearing for the two separate motions filed by the State Government and the Edo House of Assembly challenging the purported reinstatement by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court is fixed for 24 September 2024.
“The State through the Attorney General of Edo State and the Edo House of Assembly by their lawyers, Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, and Ken Mozia, SAN, respectively, had in the motions sought an order for a stay of the execution of the purported reinstatement and an order suspending the judgment and restraining Shaibu from parading himself or attending any official function as deputy governor pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
“Therefore, the status quo is that His Excellency, Omobayo Marvelous Godwins, remains the deputy governor of Edo State and any correspondence carried out by any other person, including Philip Shaibu is an act of impersonation, and anyone who deals with him does so at his or her own risk”, he said.
The commissioner, who said the Security agencies have been alerted to the potential breach of peace, however, urged the security agencies to hold Philip Shaibu responsible for any security breach in the State arising from his alleged ignoble actions.
Politics
Kano Assembly passes bill to establish state security outfit

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned security outfit, granting it the authority to bear arms, prevent crimes, and make arrests across the state.
The passage of the bill followed extensive deliberations, particularly on a controversial clause that prohibits members of political parties from heading the security agency.
Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Husaini Dala, emphasized that the legislative body conducted a thorough review of the bill to ensure it serves the best interests of all sectors in the state.
He further explained that the law mandates that the leadership of the security outfit be entrusted to a non-partisan indigene of the state.
According to Dala, the new law aims to enhance security operations in Kano, with security personnel empowered to “bear arms, make arrests, prevent crimes, and apprehend offenders.
Politics
Edo Govt suspends Attorney-General, LG Commission chairman

Edo State Government has suspended its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani.
The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Musa Ikhilor, made this announcement in a statement in Benin on Thursday morning.
Ikhilor said the two state top officials were suspended over allegations of grave official and financial infractions.
The SSG stated that the suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor, Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie over allegations of grave official and financial infractions.
“The suspension is with immediate effect. Consequently, the governor has ordered the setting up of an Investigative Committee to investigate the allegations levelled against them and make appropriate recommendations accordingly.
“The suspension of Osagie and Lawani became necessary to enable the Government carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation of financial infractions levelled against them.
“The suspension is pending the conclusion of the investigation,” he said.
Politics
PDP BoT endorses Ude-Okoye as national secretary

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, on Wednesday affirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary.
The decision of the Board was made public by the BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara at the ongoing 80th session in Abuja.
Wabara said the BoT affirmed Ude-Okoye after the trustees thoroughly reviewed documents provided by both aggrieved parties.
Ude-Okoye was PDP’s former National Youth Leader before he was adopted by the party’s South-East Caucus to replace Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary.
Recall that on January 31, PDP governors, led by Bala Mohammed of Bauchi endorsed the Court of Appeal judgment which affirmed Ude-Okoye as National Secretary and urged the National Working Committee, NWC, to implement it.
The PDP Governors Forum also distanced its members from Anyanwu and confirmed Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary during a meeting in Asaba, Delta State
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