There are strong indication that the member representing Edo South Senatorial District under the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Neda Imasuen, may soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as members of the APC mount pressure on him.
The LP in Edo State and at the national level have been engulfed in an intractable leadership crisis and polarized into factions.
The senator on several occasions had evaded questions on his continuous membership of the LP owing to the crisis rocking the party.
Sen. Imasuen is often seen in public functions alongside notable leaders of the APC in Edo State.
He is said to enjoy cordial relations with members of the ruling party in the state. The rumour over his likely defection has sent tongues in political circles wagging.
Giving credence to the speculation and his imminent defection, the Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Political Mobilization and Engagement, Eugene Utubor, Tuesday night visited the Edo politician in a bid to mount pressure on him to join Gov. Okpebholo in his developmental agenda.
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It was reliably gathered that the meeting, which lasted for several hours, centered on discussions on having the federal lawmaker join the APC.
A source privy to the meeting described it as fruitful.
Sen. Imasuen, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, was said to have expressed gratitude for the visit and commended the efforts of Gov. Okpebholo in driving development in the state.
He was quoted to have stated that “the governor has done remarkably well in such a short time. It is crucial that we come together to ensure the success of his vision for our people.
“Every well-meaning Edo citizen is encouraged to rally around the governor as he works diligently for our collective progress.”
