In a move that could further deepen the crisis within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has emerged victorious in a parallel governorship primary election conducted by a faction of the party.
Shaibu reportedly secured 329 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Ogbeide-Ihama, who garnered 205 votes, in the parallel primary held at the Imaguero College Hall in Benin City. This comes amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the postponement of the official PDP governorship primary earlier scheduled for Wednesday.
The development throws the party’s governorship race into further disarray, raising questions about the legitimacy of both primaries and potentially leading to legal challenges. It also highlights the deep divisions within the Edo PDP, which could have significant implications for the party’s chances in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Peoplesmind