Reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has described the court of Appeal’s decision as a victory for democracy and the Judiciary.
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, dismissed an appeal by the Edo State House of Assembly in the impeachment case against Comrade Philip Shaibu.
Shaibu, who expressed gratitude to God, the people of Edo State, and Nigerians, said the judgment is a victory for democracy and the judiciary.
He said: “I am grateful to God, the Edo people, and Nigerians for their prayers. Everywhere I go, people tell me they are praying for me.
“So, Nigerians’ prayers have been answered by dismissing the appeal filed by the state House of Assembly, and by the Grace of God, I will win all the cases against me.
“I am the one that is being oppressed and intimidated by anti-democratic forces. This judgment is a victory for democracy and the judiciary because the judiciary has become the hope of the oppressed, the common man.
“By the Grace of God, that arm of government will continue to flourish. The victory is for the Edo people. I am so excited.
“This is the main case because the Edo State House of Assembly purportedly impeached me. The appeal has been dismissed, and I am happy about it.”
Shaibu’s new party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State, expressed joy over the judgment, noting that the victory is a testament to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s insensitivity and absolute disregard for due process and the constitution.
