The deputy governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu on Monday morning formally announced his intention to run in the governorship election in the state under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a broadcast, Shaibu said nothing can stop his ambition as he is the original Edo son.
” I have fought the good fight for you my people, along the race suffered humiliation and enjoy many moments of victory. In all things, I have been pressed but not crushed, persecuted but not abandoned, badly hurt but not destroyed. I resonate with the tireless and irrepressible spirit of Edo people.
“By the grace of God, nothing and no one can stop us. After all, I be original Edo boy. 100 percent home boy”.
” This is why today, I stand before you with great conviction, resolve as I declare my intention to run for the office of the governor of Edo State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming election”.