Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has withdrawn a lawsuit he filed at the Federal High Court to prevent alleged attempts by the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, to remove him from office. 

In a circular dated September 5, 2023, Shaibu cited the case with Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023 named the Inspector General of Police, State Security Service, Governor of Edo State, and Chief Judge of Edo State as defendants.

Shaibu stated that he withdrew the suit after a series of meetings with Obaseki and other well-meaning citizens of Edo and Nigeria, including party leaders, traditional rulers, and the Archbishop of the Benin Archdiocese of the Catholic Church. 

 

“With due respect to these eminent personalities and leaders whose persuasions and persons I cannot ignore, I, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu have authorized and instructed my Solicitors to withdraw the Suit forthwith,” part of the suit read

 

Shaibu thanked these individuals for their kind words, advice, and encouragement in promoting peace and unity in Edo State. 

 

“I also wish to place on record my special thanks to Mr. Governor, my boss, and senior brother for this path of peace,” he added.

 

Below is a copy of the withdrawal statement: