- Former PDP governorship aspirant, Engr. Gideon Ikhine, has left the party and joined the APC, citing the ongoing conflicts within the PDP
- Ikhine denied allegations that he received $1 million to step down for Governor Obaseki in 2019, stating that he supported Obaseki based on his conviction in his plans for the state
- The former guber aspirant also mentioned that he is taking 30% of PDP’s membership with him to the APC
Edo state – Engr. Gideon Ikhine, a former governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This was disclosed in a letter of resignation addressed to the chairman, PDP Ward 7 (Ukpenu/ Ujolen/ Emuhi) Ekpoma, Esan West local government area and dated July 8, according to a report by The Punch.
