The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State chapter has reacted to the defection of the reinstated Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shaibu.

Recall that Shaibu, alongside prominent members with their supporters dumped the PDP on Saturday.

The decamping took place in Benin at the inauguration of the National Campaign Council by the APC National chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje.

The deputy governor fell out with Governor Godwin Obaseki over his ambition to succeed his principal and was impeached after he lost to Asue Ighodalo in the PDP primary.

He was, however, reinstated by the court on Wednesday by the Abuja High Court and this has further caused division between Obaseki and him.

Speaking at the event, Shaibu said he was back to add value to the APC.

He said, “On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to the party.

“It is time to take back our state. We will not talk too much because action will speak for us. We are not afraid; we are ready to move forward.”

Reacting to Shaibu’s defection while speaking to Punch, the Chairman of the PDP in the state, Tony Aziegbemi wished the deputy governor well.

He claimed that those who were calling to join the party after Shaibu’s exit were more than those leaving.

He said, “I wish them good luck in their official endeavours. The PDP cannot be depleted because of this.

“Every vote counts but those who are now coming to us because of his exit are more than those who are leaving the party, so we are good. People have been calling me since he left to say they want to join our party.”