Senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen, has said that he will be moving from the Labour Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress on 12 June, citing disarray within his current party.
Speaking in Benin on Sunday to mark his second year in office, Imasuen, who is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, said that his decision is aimed at better aligning Edo South with federal development priorities under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Imasuen said his defection is a strategic decision, not opportunistic, as he outlined numerous legislative and community achievements, including the Federal College of Education, Abudu (Establishment) Bill, and resolution of over 20 public petitions.
He also highlighted vocational training schemes, agricultural support programmes, and a rural initiative training traditional birth attendants.
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.
