The recently reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philips Shaibu, stated on Friday that he had already unofficially member of the APC.

He mentioned that the only reason he has not formally left the ruling party in Edo is because he has not officially severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party.

During his appearance on Arise TV's morning show on Friday, the deputy governor explained his support for the APC governorship candidate in Edo by stating that he no longer aligns with the PDP.

He added, “In PDP now, everybody can support whoever they like. On the issue of supporting a candidate, the constitution guarantees that you can support who you like and you can belong to any political party”