Omobayo Marvellous Godwins
8 Apr 2024
Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has said that his impeachment is because of his ambition to contest the 2024 governorship election in the state. On Monday, 8 April 2024, Shaibu was impeached by the Edo State House of Assembly. Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State thereafter nominated Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his…
8 Apr 2024
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his deputy. The appointment comes after the Edo State House of Assembly impeached the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. Omobayo Marvellous Godwins is from Akoko-Edo, in the Edo North Senatorial District of the State. READ ALSO: Edo Assembly impeaches deputy governor Shaibu The…
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