38-year-old Omobayo to replace impeached Shaibu as Edo deputy governor

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, has picked Omobayo Godwins as his deputy, hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu.

The 38-year-old Godwins is scheduled to be sworn in at the Edo government house in Benin City, the state capital, in the next couple of hours. 

Born on July 19, 1986, Godwins hails from Akoko Edo LGA of the state.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical electronics, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

Shaibu was impeached on Monday by the Edo house of assembly.

His impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-man investigative panel.

The panel was set up by Daniel Okungbowa, chief judge of Edo, and was headed by S. A. Omonuwa, a retired justice.

Shaibu was accused of “misconduct, perjury and disclosure of government secrets”.

Obaseki fell out with Shaibu after the latter showed interest in contesting the governorship election.