Former Edo Commissioner Accuses Obaseki Of Pursuing Third Term Agenda Through Shaibu’s Impeachment

Former Edo Commissioner Accuses Obaseki Of Pursuing Third Term Agenda Through Shaibu’s Impeachment

Andrew Emwanta, former Edo State Commissioner for Information, has made startling allegations, asserting that Governor Godwin Obaseki is clandestinely pursuing a third-term ambition. Emwanta’s claims come in the wake of the impeachment of Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu by the Edo State Assembly……READ ALSO JUST IN: Former Edo Commissioner Declares Governorship Ambition, Rejects Zoning

The impeachment followed the adoption of the report from the Justice S.A. Omonua (rtd)-led seven-man panel, which investigated allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. The panel concluded its proceedings on Friday, with Shaibu or his counsel failing to appear to defend the accusations of leaking government secrets leveled against him.

Governor Obaseki swiftly replaced Shaibu with Godwin Omobayo, a 38-year-old former member of the Labour Party (LP).

In a recent interview with Arise TV, Emwanta, a former appointee of the incumbent governor, alleged a conspiracy between Obaseki and the House of Assembly members to oust Shaibu, purportedly to pave the way for Obaseki’s third-term agenda.

Emwanta claimed, “The reason Philip Shaibu is being ousted is because they see him as a threat. Edo people will decide if Obaseki will be allowed the opportunity to continue because he wants a third term by all means. He feels that removing Shaibu is the best way to achieve his third-term ambition.”

Emwanta’s accusations add a layer of complexity to the political landscape in Edo State, raising questions about the motivations behind Shaibu’s impeachment and Governor Obaseki’s political aspirations.

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