Nigeria, April 9 -- Philip Shaibu, who was removed from office as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has vowed to challenge in court his impeachment and removal from office by the Edo State House of Assembly.

"I am confident that the legal system will vindicate me and expose the sham that has been orchestrated against me," Mr Shaibu said in a recorded video posted on his X handle.

It was the former deputy governor's first reaction to his removal from office by the state assembly.

Omobayo Godwins was promptly cleared and sworn in to replace Mr Shaibu as the new Deputy Governor of the state.

"I will not be deterred or intimidated by those who seek to subvert our democracy," Mr Shaibu said on Monday while rejecting his removal, which he s...