Peter David, BeninThe Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Philip Shaibu, has accused the deputy speaker of the state House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, of collecting N40m from the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, to support the candidate of the party in the September 19 governorship election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The deputy speaker and Agbaje had on Sunday pledged their support for Ize-Iyamu. Oshiomhole also gave N5m each to councilors to switch loyalty and support the APC candidate.”Reacting to the claims, the deputy speaker said, “I do not think that one will collect money to remain in his party. READ ALSO: NAAPE kicks as Bristow sacks 100 pilots, engineersHe said, “With a dedicated focus on development and synergy with relevant development partners, we restored the pride and dignity of Edo State. Edo State was a gloomy state when we took over the administration but today the story is different.

Source: Punch August 05, 2020 01:30 UTC