By Abiola Olawale
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially announced the expulsion of impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu.
The Edo State Working Committee of the PDP made this announcement on Wednesday.
Announcing the development, the Chairman of the Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, said Shaibu was expelled from the party over alleged anti-party activities.
Aziegbemi also announced the expulsion of the South-South Vice Chairman, Dan Orbih. He also upheld the expulsion of a former member of the House of Representatives, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, by Ward 2, Oredo Local Government.
According to the party Chairman, the three individuals demonstrated disloyalty to the PDP, adding that the party has deemed it unnecessary to retain the trio’s membership.
He said that the party would not be affected by their expulsion in the September 21 governorship election in the state, adding the party was well positioned to win at the poll.
The Edo PDP chairman said: “Dan Orbih was expelled because he has been asking members of the PDP to join the opposition party. He also took an appointment as the governing council member of a third-tier institution without recourse to the party before accepting the appointment.
“Shaibu donated about 15 vehicles to the All Progressives Congress 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 the party wins the election in September.”
The New Diplomat reports that SWC’s decision came days after Shaibu openly declared he would be working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming September 21 governorship election.
Shiabu had explained that the reason he threw his weight behind the governorship candidate of APC, Monday Okpebholo, was because he is a “homeboy” who understands local issues and challenges.
