In a parallel primary held at Commercial Avenue, GRA, Benin City, Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, emerged as the declared candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
This event occurred just a short distance from the official accreditation venue for delegates set to participate in the PDP’s primary at Okada Avenue.
While it remains uncertain whether the participating delegates were elected through the Ward Delegates Congress held two weeks prior, the parallel primary witnessed the presence of over 300 delegates.
The involvement of INEC officials in the process remains unclear at this time.
Tragically, the conclusion of the exercise was marred by an incident of heavy gunfire at the venue, resulting in numerous supporters sustaining bullet wounds.
The circumstances surrounding this incident demand further investigation and clarification.