Asue Ighodalo, gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said he knows nothing about the impeachment of Philip Shaibu, former Deputy Governor of Edo State.
The House of Assembly removed Shaibu three weeks ago, citing gross misconduct.
However, the deputy governor who lost the gubernatorial ticket of the PDP to Ighodalo, has accused the candidate of having hand in the incident.
In a statement which his media team issued on his behalf on Monday, Ighodalo said he reacted to the development because he needed to set the records straight.
“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 skepticism. Asue Ighodalo remains focused on running a governorship campaign based on issues, and devoid of distractions.”
