He was received by the leadership of the party led by the state Chairman of the PDP, Hon Tony Aziegbemi.
He just arrived the state Secretariat of the PDP along 1st East Circular Road with many of his followers and appointees.
Also, the PDP announced the defection on its verified Twitter handle, saying, “The governor of Edo State, H. E. Governor Obaseki has defected to our great Party, the @OfficialPDPNig. The declaration was made this afternoon at the state Secretariat of our party in Benin city, Edo State. Power to the people.
Breaking News! The governor of Edo State, H. E. @GovernorObaseki has defected to our great Party, the @OfficialPDPNig. The declaration was made this afternoon at the state Secretariat of our party in Benin city, Edo State. Power to the people. #EdoIsPDP. @officialKolaO pic.twitter.com/GV36MSYrGx
— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) June 19, 2020