Philip Shaibu, reinstated deputy governor of Edo state, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Shaibu made the announcement on Saturday in Benin City, the state capital.

He rejoined the APC with key members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP.

“On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our move to the APC. We have come to contribute to the party,” Shaibu said.

“It is time to reclaim our state. We will not talk too much because our actions will speak for us. We are not afraid. We are ready to move forward.

“We, the homeboys, are prepared to take our state back through the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa.

“We are not troublemakers, but if conflict arises, we will use it to our advantage and move on.”