The seven-man panel appointed by Edo State’s Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate the impeachment case against State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has scheduled its first meeting for April 3, 2024.
George Odidi, the panel’s administrative secretary, announced this in a statement issued on March 28, 2024 and distributed to reporters in Benin City.
Odidi confirmed that the panel will meet in the Judges Conference Room, New High Court Complex, Benin City, at 10:00 a.m. promptly.
He stated that parties or their lawyers are expected to be present, while the complainant should be prepared to deliver its case.
The statement reads:
“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.”
cc: Daily Post Ng
