Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Shaibu who was recently reinstated by the Federal High Court in Abuja, defected to APC alongside the PDP legacy coalition members.
The embattled Deputy Governor who posted his defection on his X handle on Saturday said, “it is a triumphant homecoming for me, as I officially return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party where I am accepted, valued, and welcomed with open arms.
“The party holds a special place in my heart, and where I have shared countless memories.
“I am grateful to be back among the people and community that have always supported me, and to reunite with my political family”, he wrote on his X handle.
Recall that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, voided his impeachment as the Deputy Governor of Edo State,
In his lead judgement, Justice Omotosho held that the Edo State House of Assembly failed to comply with due process in impeaching him.
The court also held that the allegations on which the House of Assembly based the impeachment proceedings did not constitute gross misconduct.
Therefore, set aside the appointment of the new Deputy Governor who replaced him.
