In the buildup to the Edo State gubernatorial election, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu is setting his sights on securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial ticket. With the PDP primary election scheduled for February 3, Shaibu exudes confidence in emerging as the party’s flagbearer for the governorship race.

During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Shaibu expressed assurance of the incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, throwing his weight behind him despite their past differences. Shaibu confidently stated, “I can bet you that Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, my boss and senior brother will support me. He has said it at the secretariat where we had our stakeholders meeting that whoever wins, he will support and whoever that will win is nobody but Philip Shaibu.”

Shaibu’s unwavering conviction in Obaseki’s backing reflects the evolving political landscape in Edo State and sets the stage for an intriguing PDP primary election. As the political dynamics unfold, all eyes will be on the outcome of the primary election and the ensuing developments leading up to the governorship contest.

The prospect of Shaibu’s bid for the PDP gubernatorial ticket and Governor Obaseki’s pledge of support adds a compelling layer to the narrative surrounding the Edo State gubernatorial race. With the political climate in the state experiencing palpable shifts, the unfolding chapters of this story promise to captivate and shape the future of Edo State’s leadership.