The Edo State government says it has uncovered plans by embattled former deputy governor Philip Shaibu to invade the Government House with thugs on Monday, September 30, to forcefully resume office and enforce his recent reinstatement by an appeal court.
Special Adviser on Media to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Crusoe Osagie, who raised the alarm in a statement late Saturday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on Shaibu to refrain from what he termed a devious plot, adding, that it was a clear recipe for chaos, given the fact that a policeman was killed the last time he attempted such action.
Osagie noted that the planned plot by Shaibu is coming at a time a stay of execution appeal has been filed by the government challenging the reinstatement ruling.
“We want to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police to the intelligence we have gathered regarding a planned move by the erstwhile Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu to forcefully enter the Edo State Government House to purportedly enforce the ruling of Justice J. K. Omotosho,” the statement said.
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“The stay of execution is still pending at the court of appeal and we appeal to the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the state does not descend to anarchy because of the ambition of one man.
“The last time Shaibu attempted to do this, it led to the death of a police officer. We believe that is one death too many and it is only wise for us to prevent a repeat of such.
“Government lawyers have written to the IGP and other stakeholders, highlighting the fact that all actions relating to the enforcement and/or execution of the judgement of Honourable Justice J. K. Omotosho in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/478/2024 be stayed pending the hearing and determination of the Motion for Stay of Execution/Injunction Pending Appeal so as not to foist a situation of helplessness on the Court of Appeal and render the Order nugatory in the case that the application is granted.
“The appeal case raises special circumstances and substantial arguable grounds in respect of which the Court ought to grant the application as this will ensure that the plaintiff/respondent (Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu) does nothing to cause a breach of the peace or break down of law and order in Benin City and Edo State,” Osage argued.
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