The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday.
Shaibu, who returned to the APC in Benin, the state capital, was accompanied by prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP. He said he was back to add value to the party.
“On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to the party,” Shaibu stated. “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.”
Shaibu emphasized the group’s readiness to support the APC’s governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa.
“We, the homeboys, are ready to take our state back through the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa. We are not troublemakers, but if it comes, we will use it to rub our body, and we move on.”
Shaibu arrived at the venue at about 2:08 pm and walked straight to where former Governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was seated. He knelt before Oshiomhole, drawing applause from party supporters.
In a post on his social media handle, Shaibu expressed his joy at rejoining the APC. “It is a triumphant homecoming for me, as I officially return to the All Progressives Congress, 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.”
Earlier in the week, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja reinstated Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, adding to the significance of his return to the APC.
