Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South, has dumped the Labour Party (LP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Neda Imasuen’s defection was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary session.
In a letter addressed to the Senate, Imasuen explained that his move came after holding wide consultations with his constituents and political allies in Edo South.
He said many of his supporters believe joining the APC would give their region better visibility and influence at the national level.
“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.
“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 he wants to align Edo South 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.
“I remain fully committed to the service of my constituents and the democratic ideals of this senate,” he said.
Senator Neda Imasuen asked that his defection letter be read publicly and recorded in the Senate’s proceedings.
KanyiDaily recalls that Namadi Sambo, a former Vice President during the Goodluck Jonathan administration, recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC.
