Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has formally declared his intention to contest the 2024 governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The declaration was made at the Biohop Kelly Centre, Benin City, on Monday morning.
Osun Defender had reported that the deputy governor was billed to declare his governorship bid at the Eterno Hotel but the hotel cancelled the event at the last minute, saying Governor Obaseki had a programme for the venue at same time.
Obaseki and Shaibu had fallen out over the governorship bid.
Shaibu said he is poised to develop the state as home boy of the state who had feel the pains of the people.
He said he is unstoppable in the forthcoming 2024 election.
He said he had worked with Governor Godwin Obaseki in the last seven years to lay the foundation for the development of Edo state.
Shaibu called on the people to support him in actualizing his ambition of becoming the next governor of the state.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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