Obaseki Picks 37-Year Old Omobayo As Deputy After Shaibu Impeachment(Photo+Profile)

Eaglessightnews reports that the governor of Edo State , Mr Godwin Obaseki, has picked Omobayo Godwin as his deputy, hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu.

Omobayo 37-Year-old in line with the law will be  sworn in at the Edo government house in Benin City, the state capital, in the next couple of hours.  The cable reveals 

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Born on July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo LGA of the state.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical electronics, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

Shaibu was impeached on Monday by the Edo house of assembly.

His impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-man investigative panel.

The panel was set up by Daniel Okungbowa, chief judge of Edo, and was headed by S. A. Omonuwa, a retired justice.

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Shaibu was accused of “misconduct, perjury and disclosure of government secrets”.

Obaseki fell out with Shaibu after the latter showed interest in contesting the governorship election.