The Edo State House of Assembly has recently taken a decisive step towards impeaching Comrade Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor, amid escalating tensions with his superior, Governor Godwin Obaseki.

During the Assembly’s plenary session in Benin City, a long-standing political deadlock between Shaibu and Obaseki culminated in a seven-man committee tasked with probing allegations of misconduct against the deputy governor.

The committee presented its findings, leading to Shaibu’s impeachment on Monday. This development highlights the deep-seated rift within the state’s political landscape, signalling a significant shift in power dynamics.