Philip Shaibu, reinstated as Edo State's deputy governor, officially rejoined the APC from the PDP. Along with the Legacy Group, Shaibu pledged to support the APC's governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo. His return marks a significant shift in Edo's political landscape, aiming to reclaim the state for the APC.
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday. Shaibu, along with key members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group, expressed his intention to add value to the APC and reclaim the state.
In his address, Shaibu stated,
“On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to the party. It is time to take back our state. We will not talk too much because action will speak for us. We are not afraid, we are ready to move forward.”
He further emphasized the group's commitment to supporting the APC's governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa.
"We, the homebody, are ready to take our state back through the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa. We are not trouble makers but if it comes, we will use it to rub our body and move on."
Shaibu arrived at the venue at approximately 2:08 p.m. and headed straight to where former state governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was seated. In a gesture that drew applause from the gathered party supporters, Shaibu knelt before Oshiomhole.
The return of Shaibu and the Legacy Group to the APC marks a significant shift in Edo State's political landscape. Their support for Okpebholo and Idahosa is expected to strengthen the APC’s campaign and boost their chances
