Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Nigeria has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, departing from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The announcement was made during a gathering in Benin, the state capital, where Shaibu was accompanied by prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP.
Shaibu stated, “On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to the party.”
He emphasized the group’s commitment to revitalizing the state, saying, “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.”
Expressing solidarity with the APC’s gubernatorial candidates, Shaibu added, “We, the homeboys, are ready to take our state back through the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa.”
Shaibu’s remarks were also a call for resilience, “We are not troublemakers, but if it comes, we will use it to rub our body, and we move on.”
Arriving at the venue at approximately 2:08 pm, Shaibu went directly to former Governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and knelt before him, receiving applause from party supporters.
Details on this developing story will be provided later.
