Philip Shaibu, born upon December 1, 1969, in Kaduna, Nigeria, has actually sculpted a noteworthy course in Nigerian politics. He acted as the deputy guv of Edo State from 2016 up until his now revoked impeachment in 2024.
Shaibu's journey into politics started after a profession in the Nigerian Prisons Service, where he willingly retired to pursue political aspirations.
Educationally, Shaibu gotten his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Jos in 2000, where he likewise led the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as President. His scholastic pursuit continued with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Benin in 2015.
Shaibu's political profession began in 2003 with the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), resulting in his election as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly in 2007 under the Action Congress (A/C). Throughout his period, he presumed the function of Majority Leader following significant legal engagements.
In 2015, Shaibu transitioned to the nationwide phase, winning the Etsako Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat. His political ascendancy continued when he ended up being the running mate to Governor Godwin Obaseki in the 2016 Edo State gubernatorial election, a position they protected and were consequently sworn into workplace on November 12, 2016.
Shaibu's profession has actually been marked by considerable political maneuvers, including his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2020 and subsequent political disagreements that saw legal and administrative obstacles. Regardless of these, his commitment to civil service and governance stays unfaltering.
Just recently, on July 17, 2024, a Federal High Court in Abuja stated his impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly as unlawful, verifying his ongoing function as Deputy Governor.
On July 19, 2024 the Edo State House of Assembly challenged the choice of the court at the Court of Appeal, therefore frustating relocations by Shaibu to resume workplace.
On Saturday 20 July, 2024, Shaibu disposed the PDP and went back to his previous celebration, the APC.
Married to Mrs. Maryann Philip-Shaibu with kids, Shaibu continues to play a critical function in forming the political landscape of Edo State, embodying a mix of scholastic quality, grassroots support, and steadfast devotion to civil service.
