Omobayo Godwins has been inaugurated as the Edo Deputy Governor, hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state house of assembly.
The 37-year-old who was beaming with a smile, was sworn in on Monday by the Chief Judge of Edo State Justice Daniel Okungbowa.
In a day that began with the impeachment of Shaibu as the state’s deputy governor, Omobayo’s inauguration at the Edo State Government House in Benin City signifies a major turning point in the political landscape of the state.
Following his oath of office, Omobayo received an enthusiastic welcome from a lively crowd gathered in one of the halls at the Government House.
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The event was attended by a crowd of supporters, well-wishers, and traditional rulers in Edo State.
Shortly after Shaibu’s impeachment, Omobayo’s swearing-in ceremony ensued, on the grounds of disclosing confidential state information.
This event marks the end of a prolonged power struggle between him and Governor Obaseki, primarily stemming from Shaibu’s aspirations for the state’s gubernatorial position.
In what is a landmark move in the history of the South-South state, the lawmakers on Monday adopted the report of a panel set up to probe allegations of misconduct by Shaibu.
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