Following the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement that faulted the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Government, has filed a stay of execution of the judgement.
This was conveyed in a press statement signed by Chris Nehikhare, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation obtained on Wednesday by PERISCOPE NIGERIA.
Nehikhare’s statement partly read, “Pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, remains and continues to serve as the valid deputy Governor of Edo State.
“He will continue to serve in this capacity and would be recognised as such.”
Nehikhare disclosed the need for residents to remain calm pending the determination of the case, “the government hereby calls on the people of Edo State to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses,” the statement added.
