The deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has secured victory in the parallel People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primaries held in Edo State.
According to report, Shaibu won the primaries with over three hundred and one votes.
Meanwhile, the Governor Godwin Obaseki faction of the party is yet to commence its own election.
PDP 10 aspirants for the governorship ticket in Edo State today, the 10 aspirants cleared to contest the governorship primary are Hon. Omosede Igbinedion; former chairman Edo State APC, Anselem Ojezua; former chairperson of Esan West Local Government Area, Felix Akhabue; Felix Akhabue, former managing director of Sterling Bank.
Others include, Dr Asue Ighodalo; Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu; Arthur Esene, former House of Representatives member, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama; Amb. Martin Uhumoibi, Osaro Onaiwu and Umoru Hadizat.
