Philip Shuaibu, Edo State’s Deputy Governor, has announced his candidacy for the position of governor in the upcoming 2024 election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that no one can hinder his ambition. During his declaration at the Bishop Kelly Centre in Benin, the deputy governor, emphasizing his local roots and understanding of the people’s challenges, called on voters and party members to support his aspiration.
With 30 years of political experience and seven years of collaboration with Governor Godwin Obaseki to revitalize the state, Shuaibu believes he is well-suited to succeed his current superior. He boldly declared, “Nobody can stop my ambition.”
In the event of his election as governor in 2024, the deputy governor has committed to delivering practical governance. This commitment was made during a live broadcast on Monday when he officially announced his candidacy for the Governor of Edo. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has previously confirmed the election date as September 21.