Philip Shaibu's Ally Leads Three Other Edo Assembly From PDP, LP To APC Donald Okogbe, an ally of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, was in the midst of the opposition lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The Round Table says that Donald Okogbe, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo II in the State House of Assembly, was the lone voice that challenged the 2024 impeachment of Philip Shaibu by the House.
However, in May 2024, he was suspended along with two other lawmakers for six months over allegations of planting trances in the Assembly complex and plotting to impeach principal officers of the House.
Other lawmakers who defected to APC alongside Donald Okogbe on Wednesday contain Bright Iyamu, a PDP member representing Orhionmwon II constituency; Dr Richard Edosa, a Labour Party member representing Oredo West constituency; and Sunday Ojiezele, representing Esan South-East constituency.
Bright Iyamu was further in the crowd of the three lawmakers suspended in March 2024 by the Blessing Agbebaku-led House over allegations of planting beguiles in the Assembly complex and plotting to vary the leadership of the House.
The third lawmaker suspended alongside them was Addeh Emakhu of the APC, representing Esan North-East I.
The Round Table recalls that Sunday Ojiezele had, on 23rd December 2024, defected from PDP to APC.
The defected lawmakers, who were received by the APC state executives led by Jarret Tenebe, said that they left their various parties due to heterogeneity crises and divisions at the state, local, and national levels.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Okogbe likewise cited the ongoing infrastructural development and the people-oriented policies and programmes of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led APC government as reasons for their defection.
He revealed that they were uniting APC to complement and contribute to the governor’s vision for the development of the state through legislation.
Receiving the defected lawmakers, the acting state chairman of APC, Jarret Tenebe, lauded them for their bold decision to leave their former parties for APC.
Tenebe asserted that their defection was a strong endorsement of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to improvement, solidity, justice, economic prosperity, and food security for the people.
“These honourable members, who bring with them a wealth of experience and multifarious perspectives, have recognised that the APC offers the most promising path forward for Edo State and our nation, Nigeria. They have seen the clarity of the policies, the integrity of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s leadership, and his unwavering dedication to amending the lives of the Edo people.
“We understand that improving political allegiances is not a decision taken lightly. It wants audacity, conviction, and a belief in a better future. We laud these honourable members for their bravery and their willingness to stand with us as we unite hands with Governor Monday Okpebholo to build a stronger economy, reform education, canvass social agreement, and ensure the security of the Edo people.
“Let us be clear that this is not merely about increasing our numbers. It is about exalting our collective resolve, bringing together individuals who share a common purpose and a desire to make a positive unevenness.
“We value the contributions of every member, and we are confident that our new honourable members will play a vital role in our journey towards success,” he reported.
Meanwhile, The Round Table revealed that the state chapter of PDP concluding week implicated the Monday Okpebholo-led government of planning to spend a whopping N2.8 billion to hush money 14 antagonism lawmakers to defect to the APC.
A statement issued by Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP State Caretaker Committee, suggested that N200 million had been allocated to cross-demand each lawmaker.
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Published 3/12/2025