Breaking Ranks: Senator Imasuen Quits Labour Party, Embraces APC Ahead Of 2027

Senator Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, and representative of Edo South Senatorial District, has announced his intention to leave the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement released on Sunday, Imasuen disclosed that he will formally declare his defection to the ruling party on Thursday, June 12, in Benin City, the capital of Edo State.

Addressing the reasons for his decision, the senator criticized the Labour Party for losing its sense of direction and failing to reflect the hopes of ordinary Nigerians.

“Right now, the Labour Party has lost its way. There’s no clear leadership — it’s fragmented and chaotic,” Imasuen stated.

He further explained that internal strife, lack of ideological focus, and the party’s failure to articulate a progressive agenda had made it difficult for reform-minded politicians like himself to thrive within the LP.

Imasuen praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold and decisive leadership, calling his policies courageous and necessary for national development.

“Under the APC, I see a more realistic platform to champion national interests and better represent my constituents. President Tinubu has shown the resolve to confront tough national issues that others shied away from. I deeply admire his courage,” he added.

With Imasuen’s defection, the APC now holds 69 seats in the 10th Senate, further strengthening its majority. The numbers could rise to 71 with the expected defection of Senators Sampson Ekong and Etim Bassey Aniekan, both from Akwa Ibom and formerly of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).