The Edo House of Assembly, on Wednesday, commenced impeachment proceedings against the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, over alleged perjury and violation of secrecy oath.

The majority leader of the state house of assembly and member representing Ovia North East 1, Charity Aiguobarueghian, announced this during sitting.

According to him, the petition against the deputy governor which dated March 5, 2024 was endorsed by 21 out of the 24 lawmakers.

The majority leader maintained that the number of lawmakers that signed the petition have met the required two – thirds as stipulated in the constitution.

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has directed the clerk of the House, Yahaya Omogbai, to serve the impeachment notice on Shaibu.

Agbebaku also confirmed that the deputy governor has been given seven days to respond to the notice of impeachment.