The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, declared his interest to contest the forthcoming 2024 governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP adding that nobody can halt his ambition.
The deputy governor, who made his declaration at the Bishop Kelly Centre, Benin, said he is a home boy who feels the pain of the people, urging the electorate and party members to back his ambition.
He explained that having been in politics for 30 years and working with Governor Godwin Obaseki in the last seven years to improve the state, he was in the best position to succeed his principal.
He further declared that Nobody can stop his ambition.
The deputy governor promised to deliver practical governance if elected governor of the state in 2024.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had earlier announced September 21 as the election date.
Shaibu who promised to strengthen the agricultural sector vowed to continue where Obaseki stopped in the execution of projects across the state and promised to “hit the ground running.”
Shaibu’s ambition has put him at loggerheads with his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, who is believed not to be disposed to his deputy taking over from him.
