Edo CJ swears in Omobayo as Deputy Governor 

The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa has inaugurated Omobayo Godwins as Deputy Governor.

This occurred hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state house of assembly. 

The 37-year-old engineer who was beaming with a smile, was sworn in around 1:40 pm on Monday by the Chief Judge of Edo State Justice Daniel Okungbowa.

In a day that began with the impeachment of Shaibu as the state’s deputy governor, Omobayo’s inauguration at the Edo State Government House in Benin City marks a major milestone in the political history of the state.

After he took the oath of office, an excited Omobayo who was dressed in a white kaftan and a red native cap to match, was greeted by a rousing crowd in one of the halls at the Government House.

The event was attended by a crowd of supporters, well-wishers, and some top politicians in the State.

His swearing-in came swiftly after Shaibu’s impeachment on the grounds of releasing secret information about the state, ending months of power tussle between him and Governor Obaseki over the former’s quest for the state’s governorship seat.