April 29, (THEWILL) – The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has denied any involvement in the recent impeachment of Comrade Phillip Shaibu as deputy governor.
THEWILL earlier reported that the Edo State House of Assembly had on April 8, 2024, impeached Shaibu following the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against him.
In a statement on Monday, Ighodalo, while reacting to the allegation that he was part of those who initiated Shuaibu’s impeachment, described the allegations as an attempt to unjustly tarnish his reputation.
Ighodalo, who said he remained focused on running a governorship campaign based on issues and devoid of distractions, urged the public and the media to regard the allegations as false.
Signed by his media team, the statement reads: “While we would not usually join issues in response to every passing comment, it has become imperative to address the recent spurious allegations by former Deputy Governor Phillip Shaibu.
“It is necessary for the record, to state in no uncertain terms, that Mr. Asue Ighodalo has had no role or involvement in any form whatsoever in the very public process leading to Mr. Shuaibu’s impeachment and subsequent removal from office by the Edo State House of Assembly.
“These claims are completely without merit, and Mr. Ighodalo categorically denies any such involvement. These allegations are a clear attempt to unjustly tarnish his reputation and divert attention from the actual issues at hand.
“We urge the public and the media to regard these false statements with well-deserved scepticism.
“Asue Ighodalo remains focused on running a governorship campaign based on issues and devoid of distractions.”
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