The Court-reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Monday, resumed office, directing his personal staff to return to their duty posts under him.
This was disclosed through a viral three-minute-long undated video posted on many social media platforms on Monday.
He also directed a staff of his office to return to work immediately. He declared that failure to comply would result in appropriate sanctions. At the same time, he warned that any bank conducting business with the office of the deputy governor of Edo State without his explicit approval would be doing so at its own risk.
Shaibu said: “My good people of Edo State and fellow Nigerians, today I come before you to reiterate my dedication to serving the wonderful people of Edo State. My reinstatement as the deputy governor of Edo State is a testament to the divine grace of God Almighty, and the steadfast prayers of all Nigerians, for which I am truly grateful.
“In recent weeks, the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja (presided over by Justice James Omotosho), reinstated me as the deputy governor of Edo State. Acknowledging the illegality of the impeachment of April 8, 2024.
