Impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu, has addressed the recent debacle he is facing saying “it is with heavy heart yet a resolute spirit” that he is addressing the events unfolding in the state.
Shaibu in a broadcast said he denounce in “strongest terms the illegal impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly over drop of charges. This is not just an attack on me as an individual but on the very democratic principle that we hold dear. It is a dangerous decent into dictatorship and a threat to the foundation of our democracy.”
He however declared that the impeachment was hatched against him because of his aspiration to become the Governor of the state under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and despite him upholding the virtues of democracy, he is “faced with baseless accusations and also bantered disregard to the rule of law….betrayal of the trust the people of Edo has placed in their elected officials.”
On the members of the Edo State House of Assembly, the impeached deputy governor wondered why they have chosen to forsake their oath of office and participate in the charade, history will judge harshly for their betrayal of the people who elected them and that they do not the power to silence the voice of justice and truth.
He then called on the judiciary and relevant bodies to intervene and uphold justice and fairness so that truth will prevail and that the rule of law triumph over lawlessness.
Shaibu also affirmed his confidence and commitment to the people of the state and Nigeria at large saying that the legal system will vindicate him and expose the sham that has been orchestrated against him.
He concluded his broadcast saying:
I will not be deterred or intimidated by those who seek to bather our democracy. I will continue to fight for the right and freedom of all Edolites by extension Nigerians that suffer oppression. I will stand firm in my resolve to see justice is done as we stand united in the face of tyranny and oppression. I urge all to remain calm and go about their lawful duties as good citizens and democrats. Together we will overcome this dark chapter in our history and emerge stronger and more resolute in our pursuit of freedom and just society.
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