The Edo State Government has accused Philip Shaibu of carrying out correspondence with different institutions and organisations both within and outside the State in a clear case of impersonation.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare described Philip Shaibu as a former Deputy Governor and cautioned organisations and institutions to disregard any correspondence from him as that could be considered as forgery.
Nehikhare noted that the issue of his purported reinstatement is still active in court and the next hearing for the two separate motions filed by the State Government and the Edo State House of Assembly challenging the purported reinstatement by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court is fixed for September 24, 2024.
He said that the State through the Attorney-General and the Edo State House of Assembly by their lawyers, Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, and Ken Mozia, SAN, respectively, had in the motions sought an order for a stay of the execution of the purported reinstatement and an order suspending the judgement and restraining Shaibu from parading himself or attending any official function as Deputy Governor pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
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Nehikhare insisted that the status quo is that Omobayo Marvelous Godwins, remains the Deputy Governor of Edo State and any correspondence carried out by any other person, including Philip Shaibu is an act of impersonation, and anyone who deals with him does so at his or her own risk.
He called on security agencies to by this notice, be alerted to the potential breach of peace and are urged to hold Shaibu responsible for any security breach in the State arising from his actions.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
