The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has expressed confidence in his victory in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
Shaibu said he would definitely defeat the preferred candidate of the state governor, Godwin Obaseki.
This is coming barely 24 hours after he made a formal announcement, expressing his desire to compete for the Peoples Democratic Party ticket in the forthcoming party primaries.
Following his announcement, Shaibu inaugurated his campaign office in Benin City, the capital of the state.
The Deputy Governor also explained that the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, should have discussed his choice of a successor with him.
