Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Edo State, has denied allegations that he was involved in the impeachment of the state’s former Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu. In a statement released by his media team, Ighodalo described the claims as fake and an attempt to damage his reputation.
The statement addressed the recent allegations made by former Deputy Governor Phillip Shaibu, asserting that Ighodalo had no role or involvement in the impeachment process. It clarified that the decision to impeach and subsequently remove Shaibu from office by the Edo State House of Assembly was public and not influenced by Ighodalo in any way.
The statement emphasized that the allegations were without merit, urging the public and the media to view the claims with skepticism. Ighodalo reiterated his commitment to running a governorship campaign based on issues and free from distractions.
The statement read: “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, to state in no uncertain terms, that Mr. Asue Ighodalo has 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.
“These claims are completely without merit, and Mr. Ighodalo categorically denies any such involvement. These allegations are a clear attempt to unjustly tarnish his reputation and divert attention from the actual issues at hand.
“We urge the public and the media to regard these false statements with well deserved skepticism.
“Asue Ighodalo remains focused on running a governorship campaign based on issues, and devoid of distractions.”
The impeachment of the former Deputy Governor Phillip Shaibu occurred on April 8, after the Edo State House of Assembly adopted the report from a seven-man investigative panel established by the state Chief Judge.
The panel had been tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct against Shaibu, including perjury and leaking of government secrets.
