Philip Shaibu, Edo State's Deputy Governor, claimed he was crucial to Governor Godwin Obaseki's rise to power, not vice versa. In an interview, Shaibu detailed how former Governor Adams Oshiomhole persuaded him to support Obaseki, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts as the 2024...
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu dramatically returns to APC, kneeling before Adams Oshiomhole. APC leaders welcome the defection, claiming it secures 50% of Edo votes.
In a dramatic turn of events, Edo State's Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
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...
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu declares himself an "unofficial member" of APC, signaling a potential shift in state politics. Following recent impeachment and reinstatement, Shaibu's comments suggest a rift with PDP. This development could impact the upcoming Edo governorship election and...
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu vows to remain in office until the November 2024 governorship election despite claims of unpaid salaries and ongoing tensions with Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu, reaffirmed by the Federal High Court, insists on fulfilling his role and maintaining peace amid...
In a strongly worded response to his impeachment as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has denounced the act as a dire threat to the nation's democratic principles. Shaibu, in a video statement shared on social media, asserted that his removal from office was a blatant abuse of...
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, a 38-year-old Engineer, as the new Deputy Governor following the removal of Comrade Philip Shaibu from the position.
Omobayo, hailing from Akoko Edo Local Government Area, boasts extensive experience in the oil and...
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has taken a bold step by storming the national headquarters of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, demanding the party's certificate of return for the governorship election. This move comes after a parallel PDP governorship candidate result...
In a surprising turn of events, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has been declared the winner of a parallel People's Democratic Party (PDP) primary election, separate from the ongoing voting at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
The declaration, which occurred at a...
In a groundbreaking announcement at the Bishop Kelly Centre, Benin City, Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has officially declared his candidacy for the 2024 governorship election under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The homegrown politician, expressing his deep...
Edo State's Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has publicly apologized to Governor Godwin Obaseki, signaling the end of their recent political strife. During an investiture ceremony held by the Catholic Men Organisation Nigeria, Shaibu conveyed his heartfelt apology to Obaseki and urged...
Edo's state government has disbanded the media team associated with Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor, following a staged walkout incident. During the 60th-anniversary event of the Midwest referendum organized by the state government, Shaibu and his aides, including security personnel, were...
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