By Ogochukwu Isioma
Senator Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, has announced his imminent defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The senator representing Edo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, disclosed that his formal declaration will take place on June 12 in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
In a statement on Sunday, the first-term senator criticized the Labour Party, describing it as fragmented and lacking clear leadership.
Imasuen lamented the party’s current state, stating it no longer reflects the hopes and expectations of Nigerians.
“Today, the Labour Party is in disarray. It’s difficult to even identify who the actual chairman is,” he said. “Over recent months, it has become apparent that the party is disconnected from the people it claims to represent.
“The absence of ideological coherence and a progressive agenda makes meaningful reform from within nearly impossible.”
On his movement to the APC, Imasuen credited the developmental polices of President Bola Tinubu whom he said must be supported in all its ramifications following his vision for the country and Nigerians.
The senator said that it became imperative for him to join the APC, to work with President Tinubu as part of his contribution to the development of the country.
“The APC offers a more viable platform through which I can develop my national interest. The APC is a platform through which I can effectively serve my constituents. Advocating for progressive policies, I help move Nigeria forward,” he said.
With the planned defection of Imasuen, APC senators in the 10th National Assembly have increased to 69, with LP decreasing to 4. Others are PDP, 30; NNPP, 1; SDP, 2 and APGA, 1.
