Quashed Impeachment: Court Fixes Oct 24 to Hear Shaibu’s Contempt Suit against Omobayo

By Isioma Ogochukwu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 24 for the hearing of a contempt charge filed by the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, against Godwins Omobayo, over refusal to obey court judgment.

Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after Shaibu’s counsel, Reuben Egwuaba, told the court that a contempt charge had been filed for the committal of Omobayo, who took over as deputy governor, to prison due to his refusal to comply with the valid order of the court which reinstated Shaibu as Deputy Governor.

Justice Omotosho also directed that Omobayo be served with all the court documents, including Form 49, filed on September 19 to be given the opportunity to purge himself of the contempt charge.

“This matter is hereby adjourned to 24th day of October for hearing of the motion on notice dated 13th September and filed 19th September seeking for committal of Engr Marvellous Godwins Omobayo and to give him opportunity to defend himself.

“I hereby made an order that the motion be served on Marvelous Godwins Omobayo to enable him file necessary defence ,” the judge said.

Earlier, Egwuaba prayed for a short adjournment since the current state government’s tenure would be coming to an end on Novrmber 12.

Omobayo was, on April 8, sworn in as the new deputy governor by Governor Godwin Obaseki after Shaibu’s impeachment by the state’s House of Assembly.

In July, Justice Omotosho nullified the removal of Shaibu as deputy governor.

The judge held that Shaibu’s impeachment by the state house of assembly was illegal and “politically motivated”.

The judge ordered Shaibu’s reinstatement and directed the inspector-general of police to restore his security detail.

However, despite the valid order, Omobayo has continued to parade himself as deputy governor, prompting Shaibu to file a contempt of court suit against him.

BleedingPen:
Edo 2024

overdrive:
this matter tie gele.

bdon123:
I must be deputy gov by all means....even though court has removed me.

megamank:
This young man has been caught in the web of political battles and he is still not wise enough to do the needful now there is still time…
The judiciary body language in Edo state currently concerning anything related to Obaseki will not Favour him…
He should do the noble thing by stepping down and apologizing to shaibu to get a soft landing when the power shifts as it stands now

kedeojo:
The useless guy allowed Obaseki to use him against Shaibu. He is from my LGA. Shaibu got him close to himself and also introduced him to Obaseki. Same guy we all supported for house of rep under labour last year. He lost by less than 2k vote. Labour party is just a vehicle for some politicians to use to attain position. They don't have ideology just like other parties. He will not survive the next onslaught on him by Shaibu. He should run to Otaru of Auchi for help cos that the only person outside Oshiomole, Shaibu will listen to, if not he may end up in prison.

iguita:
He and Onadeko need to be made an example. I hope Pbaseki is hounded too. You cannot just impeach anyone with lout following the process, and not obey to court rulings.

Our governors need to learn. Nonsense.

By the way, I wish AI won and I’m wondering if this would have happened if AI won.

kedeojo:
The useless guy allowed Obaseki to use him against Shaibu. He is from my LGA. Shaibu got him close to himself and also introduced him to Obaseki. Same guy we all supported for house of rep under labour last year. He lost by less than 2k vote. Labour party is just a vehicle for some politicians to use to attain position. They don't have ideology just like other parties. He will not survive the next onslaught on him by Shaibu. He should run to Otaru of Auchi for help cos that the only person outside Oshiomole, Shaibu will listen to, if not he may end up in prison.

ddippset:
Same way Oshiomole took Shaibu like a son, but Shaibu later betrayed him by siding with Obaseki.
Shaibu even started abusing Oshiomole and calling him non palatable names.

If you don't know, Oshiomole still carry Shaibu for mind, he has not been forgiven.


Let Shaibu not think he has been vindicated.
What goes around comes around.

Obaseki fought Oshiomole.
Shaibu fought Obaseki.
Someone will fight Shaibu..

What's the cause of the fall out between OBASEKI AND SHAIBU?

Simple,,, "it is the turn of the Esans to produce governor,,
You are from Etsako, go for senate instead"

Shaibu say "I no gree, I no gree"

Shaibu go collect im own.