Philip Shaibu, recently reinstated as the deputy governor of Edo State, has made waves with his declaration of aligning himself unofficially with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu disclosed this during an interview on Arise TV’s Good Morning Show on Friday, July.
His reinstatement follows a federal high court ruling in Abuja on Wednesday, July 17, which overturned his impeachment in April, marking a pivotal moment in Edo State’s political landscape.
In a troubling turn of events, Shaibu’s convoy was attacked by suspected gunmen in Benin City during his first public appearance post-judgment, resulting in the tragic death of a police officer. Notably, Shaibu, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was accompanied by Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo.
Responding to queries about his association with the APC candidate, Shaibu suggested a spiritual shift away from the PDP, remarking that he feels “as good as being a member of APC,” though he has not formally severed ties with the PDP.
He added: “For now, I am PDP. But going forward, if I declare for APC, it means that I have declared full support for Okpebholo. I am as good as being a member of APC, I can tell you that. I have two legs in APC. The only thing is that I have not officially left PDP. I am an unofficial member of APC. My spirit has left PDP.”
