The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu's political odyssey had been a abyrinthine journey of unrelenting passion and steadfast conviction. As a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he had played a pivotal role in shaping the party's vision and values. However, in 2020, he accompanied Governor Obaseki to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a decision prompted by the Governor's tumultuous relationship with the APC.
Despite his initial reservations, Shaibu remained loyal to the PDP, hoping that the party would align with his own political aspirations. Nevertheless, Obaseki's contentious leadership style and autocratic tendencies soon replicated the same discord that had driven him out of the APC, leaving Philip disillusioned and marginalized once again.
As the PDP's internal conflicts escalated, Shaibu found himself at the forefront of a burgeoning rebellion, united with fellow disenchanted members in their quest for a more inclusive and equitable political platform. The allure of the APC, now rejuvenated and reinvigorated, proved irresistible, and Shaibu resolved to rejoin the party that had once been his political home.
With a sense of redemption and renewal, Shaibu Shaibu formally returned to the APC in Benin City, surrounded by familiar faces and newfound allies. In a heartfelt declaration, he expressed his profound appreciation to the party for welcoming him back into the fold, acknowledging the APC as the true bastion of progress and development in Edo State.
Shaibu's political journey is a shining example of his indomitable spirit and his unshakeable belief in the power of collective action. As he reunited with his political family, he reaffirmed his dedication to the APC's core values, ready to forge a new path forward, unencumbered by the shackles of a tumultuous past.
*Comrade Robinson Akhenoba, the writer and publisher of The Political Evangelist*
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