Edo Deputy Gov Withdraws Suit Against Obaseki, Gives Reason

Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, has opted to withdraw the lawsuit he filed at the Federal High Court aimed at halting alleged plans by Governor Godwin Obaseki to remove him from office.

In a circular dated September 5, 2023, Shuaibu referred to the case as Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023, which involved defendants including the Inspector General of Police, State Security Service, the Governor of Edo State, and the Chief Judge of Edo State.

Shuaibu indicated that his decision to withdraw the suit followed a series of meetings involving himself, Governor Obaseki, and other concerned stakeholders in Edo State and across Nigeria. These stakeholders included party leaders, traditional rulers, and the Archbishop of the Benin Archdiocese of the Catholic Church.

“With due respect to these eminent personalities and leaders whose persuasions and persons I cannot ignore, I, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu have authorized and instructed my Solicitors to withdraw the Suit forthwith,” Shaibu wrote.

“I wish to sincerely thank and appreciate these well-meaning Nigerians, Party Leaders, Traditional Rulers, and my Archbishop, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Akubeze for their kind words, advise and encouragement thus far in ensuring peace and unity in our dear State, Edo.

“I also wish to place on record my special thanks to Mr. Governor, my boss and senior brother for this path of peace