A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 24 for the hearing of a contempt charge filed by Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, against Marvellous Godwins Omobayo.
The charge accuses Omobayo of failing to comply with a court judgment, despite having assumed the role of deputy governor.
Justice James Omotosho set the date following a request from Shaibu’s counsel, Reuben Egwuaba, who informed the court about the contempt application seeking to commit Omobayo to prison for disobeying the court’s order.
Omotosho also directed that all relevant court documents, including Form 49 filed on September 19, be served to Omobayo, allowing him to respond to the charge.
“The matter is adjourned to October 24 for hearing of the motion on notice dated September 13 and filed on September 19, seeking the committal of Engr. Marvellous Godwins Omobayo. He is to be served so he can defend himself,” the judge stated.
Egwuaba had earlier requested an expedited hearing, noting that the current administration’s tenure ends on November 12.
He emphasized that the court’s judgment, delivered on July 17, had been duly served on Omobayo, and multiple letters were sent to the House of Assembly, but no action was taken.
On the same day, the court also dismissed two motions filed by the Edo State Government and the House of Assembly, which challenged Shaibu’s reinstatement.
