I will defeat gov Obaseki’s anointed candidate – Shaibu speaks on 2024 Edo Governorship election

In anticipation of the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has vowed to defeat the candidate endorsed by Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Obaseki’s favored candidate, citing the strong support he enjoys from the people of the state. He made these remarks during an appearance on a TVC program on Monday evening.

According to Shaibu: “Definitely, I’ll defeat the so-called candidate of the governor, not because I have the power, but because Edo people want their own and I am their own. Edo people do not want importation; they want their own.

“The problem I have with the governor is that he has allowed certain individuals that have interest in governance to come between us.

“He is managing in his own style and the way he feels he can manage it. I am also managing it the way I feel I can manage it.

“When I said I was pressed, but not distressed, I understand the kind of intimidation and oppression I have gone through.”