The suspended National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (South-South), Dan Osi Orbih, has congratulated Philip Shaibu on his victory in the Court, on Wednesday. Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the impeachment of Phillip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment on Wednesday, ordered his reinstatement to office on the grounds that the Edo State House of Assembly failed to comply with due process in purporting to impeach Shuaibu.
Orbih, in his message to Shaibu, said the court ruling was his landmark victory against unlawful impeachment by some members of the Edo State House of Assembly.
The full statement reads,“I want to sincerely congratulate the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu over his landmark victory in the legal battle against his unlawful impeachment by some members of the Edo State House of Assembly.
“I am particularly delighted by this judgment being the one who led the campaign that brought you and Governor Godwin Obaseki to serve a second term as Governor and Deputy-Governor of the state in 2020.
“I was greatly pained to watch the unfortunate drama of your impeachment which was generally reported to have been stoked by some elements in the Government of the state.
“It is an irony that the passion and priority that was given to the impeachment is especially lacking in the execution of the government policies and programmes for which I mounted the rostrum to promise the good people of Edo State that you and your principal will accomplish.
“As you return as governor of Edo State, I implore you to use your office to bring zeal to governance programmes and policies, to wit, so that we would not be totally left in shame as a party that failed in our promises to the good people of Edo State.
“You should please do this within the ambit of the constitution as the ELECTED and JUDICIALLY reaffirmed Deputy Governor of Edo State.
“In that wise, I appeal to all political actors in Edo State to let this judgment be the basis for a new and more fruitful relationship especially within our Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and all citizens of the state.
“Justice like you know, is the cornerstone of the social system. Plato described Justice as “giving each Man his due”. I am glad you have been duly restated. Lessons learnt in this unfortunate drama will certainly deepen our democracy and enhance the observance of the rule of law. I pray you see out the remaining months of your tenure with a forgiving spirit and fear of God in all you do. Be tolerant but firm.
“Once again I congratulate you and I wish you well.”