Former Edo deputy governor asks court to suspend contempt ruling
Former Edo deputy governor Omobayo has asked a court to suspend a ruling in a contempt case concerning his continued occupation of the deputy governor’s office. The case relates to a judgment that reinstated Philip Shaibu, Premium Times reports.
Former Edo deputy governor Omobayo has asked a court to suspend a ruling in a case alleging contempt, Premium Times reports, citing the News Agency of Nigeria. The case concerns an allegation that Omobayo refused to vacate the deputy governorship position after a court judgment delivered on 17 July 2024. The supplied report says that judgment reinstated Philip Shaibu, who had been impeached by the legislature.
It describes that impeachment as unlawful. Omobayo’s request seeks a suspension of the ruling, although the material does not state when the request was filed, the court’s response or the specific order he is challenging.
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