By Bayo Wahab

Senator Neda Imasuen, the Labour Party lawmaker representing Edo South is set to dump his party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, June 12.

Imasuen cited the lingering crisis in his party as the reason for his impending defection.

The lawmaker, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, revealed the development on Sunday.

According to him, he decided to better align Edo South with federal development priorities under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

While outlining his numerous legislative and community achievements, he said his defection is a strategic decision and not opportunistic.

He 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.”

Speaking on constituency projects, Imasuen highlighted the challenges in sustaining such projects.

He, however, called for stronger local government cooperation and also promised to continue focusing on health, youth empowerment, and rural development.

He also declared his firm support for President Tinubu’s policies.

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