Politics
More Woes For Obaseki As Philip Shaibu Wins Stay Of Execution, Set To Resume As Deputy Governor
Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu defeats Governor Obaseki and others over stay of execution. Fines Obaseki, Speaker, and others ₦200k each.
In a fresh blow to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has dismissed an application for stay of execution filed by the Edo State government and the House of Assembly.
The case sought to halt the reinstatement of Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu as Deputy Governor of Edo State, but the court rejected their plea and instead imposed a fine of ₦200,000 on each appellant, including Obaseki and the Speaker of the House.