Neda Imasuen
Neda Imasuen, the senator representing Edo south, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Imasuen’s defection in a letter during Wednesday’s plenary.
According to Imasuen, his decision followed consultations with his constituents and political stakeholders across Edo south senatorial district.
“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 reads.
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“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.”
The senator said he wants to align his district with the “development and the renewable agenda of the current administration”.
“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.
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“I remain fully committed to the service of my constituents and the democratic ideals of this senate.”
He asked that the letter be read publicly and documented in the records of the senate.
