Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gatekeepers News reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Imasuen’s defection in a letter during Wednesday’s plenary.
In the letter, Imasuen explained that his decision followed consultations with his constituents and political stakeholders across Edo South senatorial district.
He said, “ 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).”
“This decision follows extensive consultations with my constituents, my political stakeholders, my supporters across 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 added that aligning with the APC reflects his commitment to the development agenda of the current administration and the aspirations of his constituents.
He said, “ 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.”
“I remain fully committed to the service of my constituents and the democratic ideals of this senate.”
The senator reaffirmed his dedication to democratic principles and the service of his people and requested that his resignation and defection be formally recorded in the Senate’s official proceedings.
