The Edo state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu has boasted that he will defeat the anointed candidate of Governor Godwin Obaseki for the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Shaibu said he would defeat Obaseki’s anointed candidate because he has the backing of the people of the state.
He spoke while appearing on a Television programme 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.”
Shuaibu who declared his intention to run for the governor of the state in next year’s election, on Monday,
said, “Nobody can stop my ambition.”
The deputy governor promised to deliver practical governance if elected governor of the state in 2024.
“I can assure you that by the grace of God, we will deliver practical governance.”
