Edo CJ examines the panel questioning Shaibu and removes two members

Justice Daniel Okungbowa, the chief judge of Edo State, has examined the investigative panel that was established to look into the accusations made against Philip Shaibu, the state deputy governor.

This is a step in the procedures the legislature started to remove the deputy governor from office.

Prof. Violet Aigbokhaebo and Prof. Boniface Edegbai were removed from the revised list, which was made available to PUNCH Online in a letter signed by the chief registrar of the court, B.O. Osawaru, on Monday.

The panel is anticipated to start meeting in the upcoming days following the evaluation of the list, which was previously made public on Friday.

The Honorable S.A. Omonua (retd.) will continue to preside over the panel.

Prof. Theresa Akpoghome, Dr. Andrew Oliha, Oghogho Oviasu, Idris Abdulkareen, President Aigbokhian, and Mariam Ilavbare round up the group of members.

The letter reads, “This is to bring to the notice of the general public that in line with Section 188(5) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Honourable the Chief Judge of Edo State, Honourable Justice D.I. Okungbowa has constituted the panel of seven persons to investigate the allegations contained in the impeachment notice against the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu.

“This is sequel to the resolution of the Edo State House of Assembly on the 19th March 2024, which was sent to The Honourable the Chief Judge of Edo State.

“The said panel of seven persons is comprised of the following persons: Hon. Justice S.A. Omonua (retd.) – Chairman, Professor Theresa Akpoghome (member), Oghogho Ayodele Oviasu (member), Dr. Andrew Oliha Member, Idris Abdulkareen (member), President Aigbokhian (member), and Mariam Erakhoba Ilavbare (member).”