By DADA AYOKHAI
The Seven man panel led by Justice S.A Omonua set up to investigate allegation of misconduct against the Edo state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu is scheduled to commence sitting on Wednesday, the 3rd of April 2024.
This revelation was disclosed through a Press release issued and signed by
George Odidi, Esq. Administrative Secretary of the panel
The panel which was set up in line with the directives of the Edo state House of Assembly to investigate an allegation of misconduct and perjury against the deputy governor was inaugurated by Chief judge of Edo state Justice D.I. Okungbowa.
The power of the Chief judge to inaugurate the panel is said to be in line with section 188 subsection 5 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999,
The Panel is scheduled to sit at the Judges Conference room, New High Court Complex, Benin City on Wednesday 3° day of April, 2024 at 10:00Am prompt.
The Parties and or their counsel according to the release are expected to be present on that day while the complainant is expected to present it’s case .
The RELEASE :
PANEL TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATION OF MISCONDUCT OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF EDO STATE.
Take notice that consequent upon the inauguration of the above panel by His Lordship the Hon. Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice D.I. Okungbowa in line with section 188 subsection 5 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, the said Panel shall commence sitting at Judges Conference room, New High Court Complex, Benin City on Wednesday 3° day of April, 2024 at 10:00Am prompt.
Parties and /or their counsel are expected to be present on that day while the complainant is expected to be ready to present it’s case on that day. G.O. Odidi, Esq. Administrative Secretary.
