Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, is preparing to enter the race and compete in the 2024 governorship election, as mounting pressure is urging him to do so…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A source with close ties to Shaibu revealed that the deputy governor’s ambition has evolved into a movement beyond his control, with support spanning various political parties within the state.
The source noted that arrangements are already in progress, and once everything is finalized, Shaibu will publicly announce his gubernatorial aspirations.
He emphasized that the groundswell of support for Shaibu’s candidacy is significant, with numerous groups and individuals, both within and outside the country, actively endorsing his candidacy.
A member of one of the groups rallying behind Shaibu conveyed that they believe he is the most experienced candidate among those vying to succeed Governor Obaseki. Shaibu’s reputation for street credibility and his role as a bridge between generations, along with his insider’s perspective on Obaseki’s reforms, positions him as the strongest candidate from the field seen thus far.
