Philip Shaibu dumps PDP, rejoins APC

By Paul Dada

The reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has left the Peoples Democratic Party  for the All Progressives Congress.

Shaibu who was impeached by the Edo State House of Assembly was ordered reinstated last Wednesday as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.

But on Saturday, Shaibu announced his return to the APC on Saturday alongside the members of the Legacy  Group led by Dan Orbih.

: “On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to the party.

“It is time to take back our state. We will not talk too much because action will speak for us. We are not afraid. We are ready to move forward.

“We, the homeboys, are ready to take our state back through the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa.

Shaibu  took to his X  handle where he  described his return to APC as a “triumphant homecoming”.

He wrote: “It is a triumphant homecoming for me, as I officially return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party where I am accepted, valued, and welcomed with open arms.

“The party holds a special place in my heart, and where I have shared countless memories.

“I am grateful to be back among the people and community that have always supported me, and to reunite with my political family.”