Barely 24 hours after Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon, a former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2024 Governorship poll in Edo State, resigned his membership of the party another top member of the party has taken a similar step and moved over to the All Progressives Congress(APC).
In the letter of resignation that he forwarded to the LP hierachy, Engr. Esosa Iyawe, who represents Oredo Federal Constituency of Edo State in the green chambers of the National Assembly, said: “I am writing to formally tender my resignation as a member of Labour Party (LP), effective immediately.
“This decision was reached after careful consideration of my personal convictions and the alignment of my values with the political landscape today.
“My decision to resign from LP is as a result of the party’s inability to declare who should emerge as the legitimate Caretaker Committee from the national to state levels. More so, due the incessant tussle rocking the leadership of the party and the numerous perpetual court cases against the leadership of the party; myself and my supporters are in a state of confusion as to the party’s stability in leadership.
“With regards to my right to freedom of association as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended); I hereby wish to notify you of my defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) whose ideas align with my political aspirations and ideology. This is after due consultations with my family and supporters.
“I hereby re-emphasis my resolve to continue my service and representation to my people as this decision will certainly improve my past performance at all levels.
“I thank the leadership and fellow members of Labour Party (LP) for the support, collaboration, and opportunities provided to me during my membership. I leave with gratitude and respect for the party’s efforts and contributions to our democracy.”
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