Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has formally announced his intention to vie for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket in the upcoming Edo State 2024 governorship election.
In a pre-recorded televised statement, Shaibu highlighted his seven years of collaboration with Governor Godwin Obaseki.
“As your deputy governor in the last seven years, I have had the privilege of working closely with our amiable governor, Godwin Obaseki, to lay a solid foundation for the progress in Edo State,” he said.
Following the announcement, Shaibu inaugurated his campaign office in Benin City, drawing significant support from party enthusiasts. He stated,
“The project for me to be the governor of Edo State is not just mine; it’s a collective one. We have decided in Edo State that original own boy, 100 per cent, has to be the governor of Edo State.
“After all the consultations we have made, we needed to now make the answer to our consultation known to our people. And the answer is clear: they have asked me to run.”
Despite the unity in Shaibu’s declaration, reports suggest a divergence in opinion with Governor Obaseki, who reportedly hesitates to endorse his deputy’s pursuit of succession.
| Punch Newspaper
