Philip Shaibu ends suit with Godwin Obaseki
Philip Shaibu deputy Governor to Godwin Obaseki has squash their dispute, this was followed by the report Channels TV that the Deputy had dropped the suit filed against principal his Godwin Obaseki.
Godwin Obaseki, ask the Federal High Court to bar the latter from removing him. The report by Channels TV revealed that the development was confirmed on a circular issued on Tuesday September 5, 2023.
The circular contained the case suit no: FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023 with the Inspector General of Police, State Security Service, the Governor of Edo State, and the Chief Judge of Edo State as defendants.
Philip Shaibu Deputy Governor disclosed that in the circular that his suit was withdrawn due to the intervention of high-profile citizens and personalities in the state and religious leaders.
“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.
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.” The circular reads.