Philip Shuaibu Resumes As Edo Dep Gov, Hosts APC Chairman

Philip Shaibu says he has resumed as the Deputy Governor of Edo state, after the Federal Court nullified his impeachment.

The chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at odds with Governor Godwin Obaseki shares the details of his resumption along with the pre and post events in the narrative that reads….

Following my resumption of duty as the DULY ELECTED and LEGALLY REINSTATED Deputy Governor of Edo State, I received a solidarity visit from Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State, in Benin City today.

This visit comes on the heels of yesterday’s brutal and unprovoked attack on my convoy at the Benin Airport, which targeted my life and was perpetrated by state-sponsored thugs, following my return to the state.

Emperor Tenebe, joined by other APC chieftains, unequivocally condemned this heinous act and celebrated our recent victory at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

During our meeting, we honoured the memory of the gallant police officer attached to the APC gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s security detail, who tragically lost his life in the unwarranted attack, with a minute of silence.

I appreciate the APC Chairman’s unwavering support and kind words, which have consistently lifted my spirits throughout this ordeal with the state government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His leadership and care are exemplary, and I commend him for embodying the true spirit of leadership.

— HPS