In a swift move, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced the appointment of Omobayo Godwin, a 38-year-old engineer, as the new Deputy Governor. The inauguration ceremony is imminent.

This development follows the recent impeachment of the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, by the State House of Assembly on Monday.

The decision to remove Shaibu was made by a panel convened to investigate allegations of divulging confidential state information against him.

Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.