Edo South Senator Neda Imasuen Dumps Labour Party for APC

Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deep internal crises within his former party.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the defection on Wednesday during plenary, reading a letter submitted by Imasuen.

“I write to respectfully notify the distinguished senate through the office of the senate president of my resignation from the Labour Party (LP) and my decision to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the letter read.

Imasuen explained that his move was driven by wide-ranging consultations with key political stakeholders and constituents in Edo South.

“This decision follows extensive consultations with my constituents, my political stakeholders, my supporters across the Edo South senatorial district who have expressed their desire to have me enter a party that will give our people national prominence and political relevance,” he stated.

The senator emphasised his desire to align with the agenda of the current federal government and better serve his constituents.

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“My defection is necessitated by irreconcilable internal crises and leadership challenges within the Labour Party, which have hampered my capacity to effectively represent and deliver on the true mandate of governance to the good people of Edo South,” he said.

Imasuen assured he remains committed to democratic ideals and effective representation. He also requested that his defection be publicly read and entered into the Senate’s official records.