 In a swift reaction, Philip Scheibow says his impeachment as the adopted deputy governor is illegal and a threat to the nation's democracy. In a reaction via a video shared on his ex-account, Scheibow denounced the impeachment. Good people of the state, I thank you all for standing by me under these troubling circumstances as the deputy governor of the state. It is a heavy heart yet a resonant spirit that I come before you to address the recent events that have unfolded within our day and state. I denounce in strongest term the illegal impeachment by the adopted House of Assembly over Trump up charges. This is not just an attack on me as an individual but on the very democratic principle that we hold there. It is a dangerous descent into dictatorship and a threat to the foundation of our democracy. Let it be clear that this impeachment was harsh because of my ambition to contest the adopted state's 2024 gunship election under the People's Democratic Party PDP. An ambition that is a legal right to all citizens of the federal republic of Nigeria. It's a sad reality that in our political landscape ambition is meant with resistance and those in power seek to silence opposition through illegitimate means. I have dedicated my life to serving the good people of those states with integrity and honesty. I have worked tirelessly to improve the life of our citizens, above all the values of democracies and justice and yet in return I am faced with baseless accusations and a blunted disregard for due process and rule of law. The allegation brought against me are nothing more than a false claim to conceal the true motive behind this impeachment. It's a flagrant abuse of power and a betrayer of the trust that the people of Edo have placed in their elected officials. We refuse to stay inactive while our democratic institutions manipulate and exploit for personal gain. We will fight this injustice with every utter of strength in our being for the sake of the people of Edo state and the future of democracy. I call upon all well-meaning citizens of Edo and indeed all Nigerians who believe in the principle of democracies and justice to stand with us in this moment of crisis. Notified about fresh news updates