Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Marvellous Omobayo, has criticized the one-week ultimatum issued by the state government for him to return government property, maintaining that the legality of his tenure is still before the Court of Appeal.
Recall that the Edo state government had described Omobayo’s time in office under former Governor Godwin Obaseki as “illegal” following a Federal High Court judgment, and thereby issued a one-week ultimatum to return all government properties and assets in his possession.
But Omobayo responded in a letter addressed to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the National Security Adviser, urging them to allow the Appeal court to determine the matter before taking any action.
He explained that the appeal challenges the Federal High Court’s judgment and as such, he remains entitled to all benefits and privileges due to a former deputy governor until the appellate court rules otherwise.