Edo State Government on Wednesday said that Omobayo Marvellous Godwin remains the deputy governor of the state as it has filed a stay of execution of the Federal High Court judgement.
Hon. Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in state disclosed in a press statement in Benin.
He said: “Pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains and continues to serve as the valid Deputy Governor of Edo State.
“He will continue to serve in this capacity and will be recognised as such.
“The government hereby calls on the people of Edo State to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses.”
Recall that a Federal High Court on Wednesday in Abuja through a judgement faulted the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu.
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