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A Federal High Court situated in Abuja has once again issued a directive, restraining Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, from commencing any alleged impeachment proceedings against his deputy, Philip Shaibu. This restraint is to remain in effect until the matter is decided upon.
Furthermore, the Inspector General of Police and the State Security Service have also been prohibited from arresting, detaining, or harassing Philip Shaibu.
Shaibu had submitted a motion on notice and a motion ex parte, urging the court to prevent the initiation of an alleged impeachment process against him.
In the case bearing reference FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023, the defendants are identified as follows: the Inspector-General of Police, the Department of State Services, the Edo State governor, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, and the Chief Judge of Edo State.
During the previous hearing on the motion on notice, Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed had directed all parties involved to maintain the “Status quo ante bellum” (the state existing before the war) and ordered the defendants to demonstrate why the interim orders requested by the plaintiff shouldn’t be granted.
During the recent proceedings on Thursday, the plaintiff’s representative, George Ibrahim, informed the court that the third, fourth, and fifth defendants had complied and provided counter affidavits. He also noted that the Department of State Services (DSS) had not demonstrated cause but instead submitted a counter affidavit in response to the originating summons. Ibrahim further stated that he had yet to receive the same from the Inspector General.
Responding to this, the counsel for the second defendant, I. Awo, argued that the DSS should not have been included as a party in the case. However, he requested the court’s permission to take the necessary steps.
The Inspector General, Olukayode Egbetokun, was unrepresented during Thursday’s hearing.
The presiding judge’s ruling reiterated the order for all parties to maintain the status quo until the conclusion of the matter. He provided the second defendant with two working days to demonstrate cause. The judge also adjourned the proceedings until August 22 for further hearings.
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