Philip Shuaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has withdrawn the lawsuit he brought before the Federal High Court to stop what he claimed were plots by the governor, Godwin Obaseki, to have him removed from office.
Shaibu, in a circular dated September 5, 2023, cited the case with Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023 which named the Inspector General of Police, State Security Service, the Governor of Edo State, and the Chief Judge of Edo State as defendants.
The decision to drop the lawsuit, according to the deputy governor, was made after discussions between himself, Obaseki, and well-meaning residents of Edo and Nigeria, including party leaders, traditional chiefs, and the archbishop of the Benin Archdiocese of the Catholic Church.
“With due respect to these eminent personalities and leaders whose persuasions and persons I cannot ignore, I, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu have authorized and instructed my Solicitors to withdraw the Suit forthwith,” Shaibu wrote.
“I wish to sincerely thank and appreciate these well-meaning Nigerians, Party Leaders, Traditional Rulers, and my Archbishop, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Akubeze for their kind words, advise and encouragement thus far in ensuring peace and unity in our dear State, Edo.
“I also wish to place on record my special thanks to Mr. Governor, my boss and senior brother for this path of peace.”
Read the full circular below: