Esosa Iyawe, representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the official statement, attributed his decision to internal crises and leadership instability within LP.
In a formal resignation letter, shared via his official X (formerly known as Twitter), the lawmaker cited the LP’s inability to resolve leadership tussles and ongoing court cases as major reasons for his departure.
The lawmaker emphasized his belief that joining APC aligns with his political aspirations and ideology, promising improved service to his constituents.
The announcement quickly ignited debates on X. While some supported his decision, many criticized the switch to APC.
Twitter user @SimoncoleB commented,
Another user, @Vivianpascha, expressed her discontent:
@babskay24 wrote,
Despite the backlash, the lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to delivering quality representation, noting,
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Kenneth Imansuangbon, a former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, has officially resigned from the party.
Imansuangbon cited a deepening crisis of leadership and a lack of internal democracy as key reasons for his departure.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng