The deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has mentioned his determination to run for governorship was divine.
Shaibu, nonetheless, mentioned regardless of receiving divine indicators to run for the election, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has his personal plan.
Talking throughout an interview on a non-public broadcast tv station in Lagos, Shaibu warned that the Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, can solely win the governorship election with him on the poll.
He mentioned: “Earlier than publicly declaring my curiosity to contest, l had consulted extensively with many individuals and teams inside and outdoors Edo State.
“Furthermore, l went into prayers to hunt steering and course from God.
“The indicators l obtained inspired me to go forward with my aspiration, although it was apparent the governor has his personal plans of supporting one other particular person.
“If my celebration needs to win the election in Edo State, they need to give it (ticket) to Philip Shaibu, but when they need to lose, they need to give it to someone else, not as a result of I’m a celebrity however as a result of I’ve the content material, I’ve the standard, I’ve the expertise.”