According to the Edo State Government, Philip Shaibu has allegedly made plans to forcefully enter the Edo State Government House today in order to secure his reinstatement.
According to the state government, an appeal has been filed to challenge Justice J. K. Omotosho’s ruling in the case, resulting in a stay of execution.
The Edo State Government is urging the Inspector General of Police and all Nigerians to stop Shaibu’s dangerous plot.
“We want to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police to the intelligence we have gathered regarding a planned move by the erstwhile Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, to forcefully enter the Edo State Government House to purportedly enforce the ruling of Justice J. K. Omotosho.
“The stay of execution is still pending at the court of appeal and we appeal to the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the state does not descend to anarchy because of the ambition of one man.
“The last time Shaibu attempted to do this, it led to the death of a police officer. We believe that is one death too many and it is only wise for us to prevent a repeat of such.”
Osagie added that the government lawyers have written to the IGP and other stakeholders.
He said that the appeal case had some strong arguments and unique circumstances, and the court should approve the application to make sure that Shaibu didn’t cause any trouble in Benin City and Edo State.
But Shaibu’s Chief Press Secretary, Musa Ebomhiana, said in a statement that the government statement is completely false.
“There is no iota of truth in it please. They should know that the election has been lost and won. This is cheap blackmail cum propaganda,” he said.