Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja today, ruled against the impeachment of Phillip Shuaib as the Deputy Governor of Edo State and ordered his immediate reinstatement.
Justice Omotosho, in his judgment noted that the Edo State House of Assembly failed to comply with due process in impeaching plaintiff, hence set aside the appointment of the new Deputy Governor who replaced Shaibu.
The court held that the allegation on which the House of Assembly based the impeachment proceedings was untenable in law and did not constitute gross misconduct.
He ordered the Inspector General of Police to provide him with needed security to enable him to resume office and perform the functions of the office until the end of his tenure.
