The Edo State governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Dr. Udoh Oberaifo, on Monday condemned the impeachment of the former deputy governor of the state, Comrade Philip Shaibu by the Edo House of Assembly.
In a statement in Benin on Monday, Oberaifo said regardless of the charges levelled against Shaibu, due process was not followed in his impeachment.
The AAC candidate, who noted that Shaibu was not given fair hearing, described the impeachment as blatant disregard for the principles of justice.
“Of particular concern is the fact that the impeachment proceeded despite a pending case filed by the Deputy Governor at the Federal High court.
“This legal action should have warranted a status quo, yet the impeachment was carried out regardless, casting doubts on the motives behind the hurried proceedings,” he said.
