The seven-member panel appointed by Justice Daniel Okungbowa, Edo State’s Chief Judge, to look into the allegations levelled against the Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu began meeting on Wednesday.
The State House of Assembly had earlier launched an impeachment process against Shaibu.
Following the State House resolution mandating the CJ to constitute panel, Justice Okungbowa formed the panel, which is chaired by retired Justice S. A. Omonuwa.
Prof. Oladoyin Awoyale (SAN) represented Shaibu at the panel, and Mr. Joe Ohiafi, Deputy Clerk, Legal, represented the House of Assembly.
The impeachment procedure is the latest in the dispute between Shaibu and his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, which is said to have started when Shaibu declared his desire to contest for Edo Governorship on September 21.
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