Edo LP Senator set to join APC June 12

Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, has announced plans to leave the Labour Party and join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 12. 

He made the declaration on Sunday during an event in Benin City commemorating his second year in office.

Imasuen, who currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, attributed his forthcoming defection to persistent internal challenges within the Labour Party. 

He said the move was a deliberate step to ensure Edo South aligns more effectively with the federal government’s development goals under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Dismissing claims of political opportunism, Imasuen emphasized that his decision was a calculated strategy.

He also took the opportunity to highlight several of his accomplishments in the Senate, including the successful sponsorship of the Federal College of Education, Abudu (Establishment) Bill, and the resolution of over 20 public petitions.

Beyond his legislative work, the senator detailed initiatives in vocational training, agricultural empowerment, and rural healthcare, particularly the training of traditional birth attendants, as part of his community impact programmes.

Imaseun said scholarships have also been awarded to students in his district.

The lawmaker said, “I will be leaving the Labour Party to the APC as the current disarray in the LP will not help me achieve my aim for my people.

“My movement will also help align Edo South with the federal government and bring development to our people.”

While noting challenges in sustaining constituency projects, Imasuen called for stronger local government cooperation. He pledged continued focus on health, youth empowerment, and rural development, and voiced firm support for President Tinubu’s policies.

Imaseun revealed that over 20 public petitions from across the country have been successfully resolved under his leadership. “These interventions have made a significant difference in the lives of ordinary Nigerians,” he said.

The senator also underscored his efforts in promoting agriculture, a sector he described as the cornerstone of national survival.

He disclosed that several agricultural programmes have been implemented in Edo South to train farmers in modern techniques and provide tools for enhanced productivity.

“We’ve focused on rubber, cocoa, and cashew farming.

“There are testimonies from farmers whose yields have improved significantly,” Imaseun said.