Shaibu Loses Out As PDP Presents Certificate Of Return To Ighodalo

There were indications that the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, may lose out on the gubernatorial ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the forthcoming election in the state.

Shaibu had contested and won a parallel primary last week in Benin City to emerge as the candidate of the party.

However, the party has noted that it is set to present a Certificate of Return to the other winner of the primary held in the state, Dr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, on Tuesday.

A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said, “Following the successful completion of the Edo State governorship primary election and the ratification of the exercise by the appeal panel, the National Working Committee of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, hereby announces the presentation of the Certificate of Return to Dr Asuerinme Ighodalo, the elected candidate of our party for the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State.”

The statement was titled, “PDP presents Certificate of Return to its Edo State Governorship Election Candidate, Dr. Asuerinme Ighodalo.”

The national leadership of the PDP commended all leaders, critical stakeholders, and members of the party in Edo State for the peaceful and successful conduct of the primary election.

“The certificate presentation ceremony is scheduled as follows: Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024; Venue: National Executive Committee (NEC) Hall, Wadata Plaza, PDP National Secretariat, Abuja; Time: 12 noon,” the statement added.