The Chief Judge of Edo state, Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, Monday, swore in 38-year-old Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as the new deputy governor of the state.
His swearing in followed the impeachment of Philip Shaibu by the Edo state House of Assembly.
A seven-man judicial panel of inquiry had recommended that Shaibu be impeached on ground of disclosure of government secrets.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Omobayo, Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, said the choice of the new deputy governor would provide the needed impetus to rally round all interests and persuasions within the state.
The governor said: “The legislative arm of government, in the past few weeks, carried out their constitutional role, providing checks and balances in our democracy, and today, we have arrived at this difficult but inevitable juncture.
“As there cannot be a vacuum in government, we have by consensus selected Omobayo Marvellous to take over the baton as the new deputy governor of our dear state.”
Obaseki added: “At 38, the new deputy governor is a symbol of our undying belief in the power of our youth to transform our dear state.
“It is to bring vigour and renewed energy to the drive to place young people at the centre of our politics and developmental agenda.”