Edo crisis: APC chiefs react to Philip Shaibu’s defection move, reveal strong position

  • Following the impeachment drama in Edo state, the ruling APC has been urged to embrace the former Edo deputy governor Philip Shaibu
  • Speaking exclusively to Legit.ng, APC chieftains, Podar Yiljwan Johnson and Williams Dakwom, frowned at the actions of Governor Godwin Obaseki, over what they termed personal interest above the people’s interest
  • They, however, urged the embattled former deputy governor Shaibu to tread softly before making his next big move

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, led by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been urged to accept Philip Shaibu, the former deputy governor of Edo, back into its fold.