 Mixed reaction trails the recent removal of the deputy governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shibu, by the state House of Assembly. Some residents who spoke to our correspondent believe that there is more than meets the eye, as they do not subscribe to allegation that led to his impeachment. While others believe that the deputy governor is not above the law, stressing that it had committed an impeachable, or if he had committed an impeachable offence, then there was nothing wrong in the impeachment. Recall that the Edo state House of Assembly recently impeached the deputy governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shibu, following its consideration of the report of the justice SA Omonua retired. His panel was surprising to us because we see it as the charges, the level against the comrade, the deputy governor, was in something that we ought to take seriously. It was not a case of embezzlement or corruption or misappropriation of fund. The main cause is because he came out that he wants to contest. I must speak up that the process of his impeachment probably needs further inquisition. Because all we know before now is that the deputy governor has been suffering some backlash from the governor, which started the moment he has entered his candidature, indicated interest to run for governor. So I think this is a bewitching political tactics to further reduce his influence, both as an individual and as a deputy governor because of the next coming election. 17th person, deputy governor to have been impeached in this position. The issue was, was it guilty of the offence? These are the panel before they say yes. So if it's guilty of the offence and they are afraid to watch impeachment, that is not a big deal. It's part of democracy. Get notified about fresh news updates.