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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has explained why he refused to return the government vehicles in his possession after his impeachment.
Shaibu was impeached on April 8 by the Edo State House of Assembly on allegations of perjury and leaking of government’s secrets.
Recently, Edo State Government accused Shaibu of not returning the government vehicles in his possession.
Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, the former deputy governor acknowledged having the vehicles in his possession. He, however, introduced a fresh perspective on why he may not relinquish them, saying those requesting for their return lack compassion.
“The vehicles they are referring to are the two Prado SUVs used by Lucky Imasuen as the deputy governor. The other Hilux was the one (Dr Pius) Odubu’s wife used, and the Land Cruiser was the one Odubu used. I took all those vehicles to the mechanic who changed their engine and refurbished them. Those are the vehicles that they are telling me to return. So, you can see how heartless men can be. I got only one new vehicle in almost eight years that I served as the deputy governor of the state,” he said.