The chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, on Friday, called on the reinstated deputy governor of Edo, Philips Shaibu, to join the APC following the Thursday attack on his convoy at the Benin airport.

Jarrett Tenebe made the call in Benin during a solidarity visit to Mr Shaibu at his private residence.

Mr Tenebe, who was joined by some chieftains of the party, described the attack as a calculated attempt to allegedly take the life of the Edo’s second citizen.

“What your party (allegedly) tried to do to you was actually planned to take your life.

“As it stands today, you are the deputy governor of Edo State.

“I have brought a message of APC and after now, our flag will be hanging in your office,” Mr Tenebe said.

Responding, Mr Shaibu commended the APC chair for always calling to uplift his spirit since his ordeal began with the PDP.

According to him, that level of care is what is needed in leadership.

“The state chairman of the PDP never put a call to me or tried to resolve the party crisis, even when I have demonstrated that I am a core party man.

“By God’s grace, Sen. Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa of the APC will be the next governor and deputy in the state,” Mr Shaibu declared.

(NAN)