Kazeem Owoseni
Following his Monday official declaration of interest to contest for the forthcoming 2024 governorship election in Edo State, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Several reactions have trailed Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu’s decision, to run for the number one seat in the state.
In its earlier reports, Premium Politics revealed that Shaibu officially declared his intention to contest in the State governorship election at a press conference in Benin City, the state capital on Monday, November 27, 2023.
The Deputy Governor during the event attended by the bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, said in the last seven years, he has worked closely with Governor Godwin Obaseki, to lay a solid foundation for progress in Edo State.
The 53-year-old politician declared his governorship ambition under the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the November 2024 election in the state.
See reactions below.
While reacting to the development, a sweep identified as @Zona1759 wrote: “Nigeria politics, don’t be surprised he will perform worse than his boss.”
Similarly, another social media user who goes by the name @iampeaceful10 wrote: “Under which party?
@AndyNattyy, while also reacting to the declaration by the deputy governor, wrote: “Prof Yemi Osinbajo inspired.”
Also reacting to the deputy governor’s action, @smogjoe22 wrote: “The game has started😅”
Another social media user who goes by the name @tanimolaolawal1 wrote: “I love his courage,” while reacting to the development.
Similarly, another sweep known as @Chief__Ochuko wrote: “Na Oshiomole Dey sponsor this guy.”
@Ogbeni_Mailoya also wrote: “Let’s watch how far he goes,” in reaction to the deputy governor’s declaration.
Also, @Ebere_Consult wrote: “Okay, they always plan and act fast ahead to avoid over-taking,” to react to the development.
@Sirdotskill also wrote: “What does he want to do differently after eight fruitless years? These guys should be considerate and know they are wasting other people’s lifetimes.”
