The allegations by former deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, that his impeachment was funded by Dr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democrat Party (PDP) candidate for the September governorship election, has been described as spurious and baseless.
In a statement on Monday, the Asue Ighodalo Media Team insisted that Ighodalo played no role whatsoever in the impeachment and subsequent removal from office of Mr Shaibu.
It urged the media and the public to disregard the allegations, saying Ighodalo is focused on more important things as the election gradually draws near.
The full 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 skepticism.
“Asue Ighodalo remains focused on running a governorship campaign based on issues, and devoid of distractions.”
