I’m Remorseful About My Choice Of Words Against Oshiomhole In The Past – Philip Shaibu

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has come out to apologize over his utterances against former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, during the former governor’s face-off with Governor Godwin Obaseki.

He recently had his say while featuring on a TVC programme on Monday, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, he is remorseful about his choice of words against Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in times past, and he’ll keep insisting that Oshiomhole remains his political father despite their political differences.

Shaibu added that he wants to be the next Governor of Edo State not because it is his constitutional right.

His words, “I express remorse over my choice of words against Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in times past and I insist that the former governor, now a Senator at the National Assembly, remains my father despite our political differences.

Yes, I want to be the next Governor of Edo State not because l am Philip Shaibu, it is my constitutional right. Before publicly declaring my interest to contest, l had consulted widely with many persons and groups within and outside Edo State.

Moreover, l went into prayers to seek guidance and direction from God. The signs l received encouraged me to go ahead with my aspiration, though it was obvious the Governor had his plans of supporting another person.”