The House of Representatives member for Oredo Constituency, Edo State, Esosa Iyawe, has shed light on his decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Iyawe attributed his defection to the ongoing leadership crisis and numerous court cases involving LP’s leaders. He stated that the instability within the party’s structure conflicted with his political aspirations and those of his supporters.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Iyawe expressed dissatisfaction with LP’s inability to resolve internal disputes or identify legitimate leadership from the national to state levels. He noted that this uncertainty made it difficult for him and his supporters to remain aligned with the party.
“I am writing to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Labour Party (LP), effective immediately,” Iyawe announced.
He added, “My decision to resign from LP is due to the party’s inability to address leadership disputes and the perpetual court cases that have created confusion about the party’s stability.”
Iyawe is one of four Labour Party lawmakers who recently defected to the ruling APC. He emphasized that his move was in line with his political interests and aimed at ensuring effective representation for his constituents.
The defection highlights ongoing challenges within the Labour Party, as internal struggles continue to impact its political stability and membership retention.
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