The embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has been alleged to have joined plot with some Ministers in President Bola Tinubu administration to destabilise PDP in Edo State.
This plot was discussed few weeks ago to create a division in Edo PDP in the suspicion that the Governor has a preferred candidate and the need to stop the deputy Governor.
It was revealed that huge sum of money have allegedly been released for branding and other material logistics for the Deputy Governor’s campaign ahead of the campaign declaration that took place Monday.
The media pally and other Broadcasts carried out by the Deputy Governor was allegedly bankrolled by a private organisation.
The Deputy Governor having the understanding that the PDP ticket will not be granted in his favour, has reconciled efforts with a powerful Minister in the ruling political party to replicate his actions in Edo State.
The Deputy Governor was said to have sworn that he will ensure PDP loses Edo to the opposition as a payback to the party for failing to secure the ticket to run for Governorship under its platform.