Shaibu Serves Court Papers to Halt Impeachment, House Alleges Perjury and Leaks
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Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu served Governor Godwin Obaseki and the House of Assembly with court papers to halt impeachment proceedings against him.
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The Federal High Court had earlier declined Shaibu's request to order parties to maintain status quo, but allowed him to serve papers by substitution.
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The House had initiated impeachment proceedings against Shaibu over allegations including perjury and leaking government secrets.
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Shaibu's campaign organization called for patience until the court case is heard on April 15 and for the PDP to intervene.
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Shaibu's ally claims serving impeachment notice by substitution is illegal and the 7-day notice period has expired, but the Government denies the bailiff was prevented from serving papers.