Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Set to Join APC

The ongoing political turmoil in Edo State seems to be taking a new turn as it is now speculated that the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, is preparing to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a reliable source within the APC, Shaibu will be officially received into the party next week by the APC National Working Committee.

Shaibu's decision to join the APC does not come as a surprise, as political analysts have been predicting this move for quite some time now. His recent move to seek an injunction against an alleged impeachment plot has further fueled speculations about his impending defection.

Governor Godwin Obaseki, however, has dismissed Shaibu's move as a preemptive action to secure his ticket and defect to another party. He expressed his disappointment and shock at the deputy governor's decision to seek a court order, stating that it was unnecessary and would only create more crisis within the party.

The source within the APC confirmed that Shaibu has been in talks with the state and national leadership of the party even before his public feud with Governor Obaseki. The deputy governor has reportedly been negotiating his way back into the party and has now finalized his plans to defect. The APC is said to be ready to receive him and a few of his supporters into their folds.

This move by Shaibu is expected to have significant impacts on the political landscape of Edo State. The power struggle between Governor Obaseki and his deputy has been a topic of public interest for some time now, and Shaibu's defection to the APC will further intensify the political climate in the state.

It remains to be seen how this development will affect the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. With Shaibu's rumored defection, the political dynamics might change, leading to new alliances and realignments in the quest for power in Edo State.

As the people of Edo State anxiously await the deputy governor's official announcement, political stakeholders and observers are likely to analyze the potential implications of this reported defection. The political landscape in Edo State is undoubtedly undergoing a significant transformation, and the outcome of these developments remains uncertain.

Regardless of the final decision, it is clear that the political tensions in Edo State are far from over. The power struggles between Governor Obaseki and his deputy, and the specter of an alleged impeachment plot, have heightened political uncertainties in the state.

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