Edo senator Imasuen dumps LP for APC amidst internal crisis
Neda Imasuen, the senator representing Edo South, has announced his official defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during Wednesday’s plenary session, detailing the senator’s intentions through a letter.
In the letter, Imasuen explained, “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).”
He noted that his decision followed careful consultations with his constituents and key political stakeholders from the Edo South senatorial district.
The senator further elaborated on the rationale behind his defection, stating, “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.”
Imasuen also pointed out the challenges he faced within the Labour Party: “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 reiterated his dedication to his constituents, saying, “I remain fully committed to the service of my constituents and the democratic ideals of this senate.” Imasuen requested that his letter be publicly read and documented in the official records of the Senate.
Source: TheCable
