A new twist has emerged ahead of the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo state as the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s State Working Committee (SWC) expelled a former deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, for alleged anti-party activities.
The PDP SWC also expelled the South-South vice chairman of the party, Dan Orbih, while it upheld the expulsion of a former member of the house of representatives, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, by ward 2, Oredo local government of the state.
The party chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, speaking after the decision said their expulsion would not affect the September 21 governorship election in the state, adding the party was well positioned to win at the poll.
He said, “Dan Orbih was expelled because he has been asking members of the PDP to join the opposition party. He was also appointed the governing council member of a third-tier institution without recourse to the party before accepting the offer.
“Shaibu donated about 15 vehicles to the All-Progressives Congress (APC) and has also been abusing and disrespectful to the leaders of the party in the state. Someone who does these things cannot be termed a true party man.
“Also, Ogbeide-Ihama donated his building on Sakponba Road to the APC for campaign purposes. The building currently bears the billboard of the APC candidate and his running mate.
“The party is working with other stakeholders to ensure that it wins the election in September,” he said.
