Earl Osaro Onaiwu, the pioneer Director-General of the PDP Governors Forum, has called on PDP faithfuls in Edo state to disregard rumours that the declaration of Deputy Governor Phillip Shuaibu for the 2024 Guber race was funded by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

According to Earl Onaiwu, people are just using Wike's name to score cheap political points. Wike he says has moved on and should be allowed to face his duties as FCT Minister.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Earl Onaiwu said, "
I have been informed that there are rumours circulating that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, funded the declaration of Deputy Governor Phillip Shuaibu for the 2024 Guber race. I want to make it clear that these rumours are unfounded and should be disregarded by all PDP faithfuls in Edo state."

Earl Onaiwu further stated that the PDP in Edo state should focus on building a strong and united party. He called on all members of the party to work towards the common goal of winning the 2024 Governorship election in the state.

"We need to focus on building a strong and united PDP in Edo state. We should not be distracted by rumours and hearsay. Let us work together towards the common goal of winning the 2024 Governorship election in the state."
Earl Onaiwu said.

He urged all PDP faithfuls in Edo state to remain resolute and committed to the party's ideals and principles.
" I want to urge all PDP faithfuls in Edo state to remain resolute and committed to the party's ideals and principles. Let us work together to build a strong and united PDP in Edo state."
 Earl Onaiwu said.

He also called on the media to be professional and objective in their reporting.

"I want to call on the media to be professional and objective in their reporting. Let us not allow ourselves to be used by politicians to score cheap political points"
 Earl Onaiwu said.