Edo State Working Committee of the People Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled former deputy governor Philip Shaibu and the South-South vice chairman Dan Orbih from the party.

The committee ratified yesterday the expulsion of a former member of the House of Representatives, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, by Ward 2, Oredo local government area, on Tuesday.
The nine-member SWC, including the party chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and seven others, took the decision. At the same time, Tony Anenih Jr. joined the meeting virtually.

Aziegbemi said the trio were expelled for anti-party activities, noting that they had shown that they were no longer in the PDP and there was no need to keep them in the party.

He said the PDP would not be affected by their expulsion in the state’s September 21 governorship election, adding that the party was well positioned to win the polls.

He said, “Dan Orbih was expelled because he has been asking members of the PDP to join the opposition party. He was also appointed the governing council member of a third-tier institution without recourse to the party before accepting the offer.

“Shaibu donated about 15 vehicles to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has also been abusing and disrespectful to the leaders of the party in the state. Someone who does these things cannot be termed a true party man.

“Also, Ogbeide-Ihama donated his building on Sakponba Road to the APC for campaign purposes. The building currently bears the billboard of the APC candidate and his running mate.
“The party is working with other stakeholders to ensure that it wins the election in September,” he said.