The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the state’s deputy governor, PHILIP SHAIBU.

He was impeached during the house’s plenary session today in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

SHAIBU’s impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-man committee set up by the chief judge of Edo State, Justice DANIEL OKUNGBOWA to investigate allegations of misconduct against the deputy governor.

They accused Shaibu of perjury and disclosure of the state government’s secrets.