How Shaibu Avoided APC “Thank You Party” in Oshiomhole Country home Over Fear Of Molestation

The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Hon. Philip Shaibu, intentionally avoided the “Thank You” rally organized by the Edo APC in the Edo North district to celebrate the party’s victory in the September 21 Edo governorship election.

It was learned that his decision was influenced by political necessity rather than any other consideration

Reports indicate that the reinstated deputy governor was primarily concerned about the possibility of being booed by the throng of Edo North APC chieftains who graced the much-publicized event.

Instead, Hon. Shaibu opted for the Edo South version of the same event, while the seat reserved for him at the Edo North rally was vacant

According to Boarderline24, the Edo North district “Thank You” rally was held in Iyamho, Uzairue kingdom, Etsako West, the country home of Sen. Adams Oshiomole, who also doubles as the Edo State leader of the APC.

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Incidentally, Hon. Shaibu is from the same constituency and local government as Sen. Oshiomole.

The victory party attracted top APC bigwigs, including the party’s governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpevbolo, and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and other APC chieftains in the district.

Observers believe that Shaibu’s absence at the Edo North rally was a tactical move to avoid the anger of party members who have not yet accepted his return to the party.

Some Edo North APC chieftains, speaking to Borderline News 24, stated that the Edo North APC rank and file are not happy with him and the role he played during the Obaseki/Oshiomole face-off

It was also said that the majority of party members have not accepted Shaibu ‘s membership hence the warning by some APC loyalists that he should stay away from the victory rally to avoid possible public embarrassment, especially since the event would be extensively covered by the media.

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Further investigation revealed signs of rejection of the reinstated deputy governor, especially among his Etsako kinsmen.

They believe that immediately integrating him into the party’s top echelon is akin to allowing him to benefit where he did not sow.