Senator Neda Imasuen of Edo South has announced plans to defect from the Labour Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on 12 June, citing disarray within his current party.
Speaking in Benin City to mark his second year in office, Imasuen Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions said the move is aimed at better aligning Edo South with federal development priorities under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Imasuen defended his defection as a strategic decision, not opportunism, and outlined 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. Scholarships have also been awarded to students in the district.
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.
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions, he 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,” he said.
