By Andrew Momoh
Yesterday, in video that was circulated on social media, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the impeached Edo State deputy governor, accused the PDP flagbearer, Dr Asue Ighodalo, of being behind his impeachment.
Reacting to the claim, in a statement released by the Asue Ighoralo Media Team denied the accusation by the Shaibu. The AI media team said Mr. Asue Ighodalo had no role or involvement in any form whatsoever in the very public process leading to Mr. Shuaibu’s impeachment and subsequent removal from office by the Edo State House of Assembly.
The statement reads: While we would not usually join issues in response to every passing comment, it has become imperative to address the recent spurious allegations by former Deputy Governor Phillip Shaibu.
It is necessary for the record, and to state in no uncertain terms, that Mr. Asue Ighodalo had no role or involvement in any form whatsoever in the very public process leading to Mr. Shuaibu’s impeachment and subsequent removal from office by the Edo State House of Assembly.
The claims by Comrade Philip Shaibu, the erstwhile Deputy Governor of Edo State, are completely without merit, and Mr. Ighodalo categorically distance himself from any such involvement. These allegations are clear attempt to unjustly tarnish his reputation and divert attention from the actual issues at hand.
We urge the public and the media to disregard these false statements.
Asue Ighodalo remains focused on running a governorship campaign based on issues, and devoid of distractions.
*DR ASUE IGHODALO MEDIA TEAM, BENIN CITY, 29/04/24*