From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
The House of Assembly in Edo on Wednesday commenced impeachment proceedings against the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.
The Majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who announced the impeachment notice during plenary, said the petition dated March 5, was signed by 21 out of the 24 members against the deputy governor.
The Majority leader stated: “The petition against the deputy governor came in on March 5 and was signed by 21 out of the 24 members. The number of members who signed the petition was more than the two-third requirement stipulated in the constitution.”
He also said that the petition was based on two grounds perjury and revealing of government secrets.
Details shortly……