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  • Edo South LP Senator Imasuen defection takes APC’s tally to 69

    Edo South LP Senator Imasuen defection takes APC’s tally to 69

    Labour Party (LP) Senator Neda Imasuen (Edo South) yesterday defected to the rulling All Progressives Congress (APC) on the floor of the Senate.

    Imasuen was one of the seven senators elected in 2023 on the platform of the LP.

    The chairman of Senate Committee on Ethic and Priviledges, whose letter of resignation from LP was read Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary , said the move became necessary due to “irreconcilable internal crises and leadership challenges within the Labour Party…”

    Imasuen, in the letter, said his decision followed consultations with his constituents and political stakeholders across Edo south senatorial district.

    “I write to respectfully notify the Distinguished Senate through the Office of the Senate President of my resignation from the Labour Party (LP) and my decision to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “This decision follows extensive consultations with my constituents, my political stakeholders, my supporters across Edo South Senatorial District who have expressed their desire to have me enter a party that will give our people national prominence and political relevance,” he said.

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    The senator said he wanted to align his district with the “development and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration”.

    He said: “My defection is necessitated by irreconcilable internal crises and leadership challenges within the Labour Party which have hampered my capacity to effectively represent and deliver on the true mandate of governance to the good people of Edo South.

    “I remain fully committed to the service of my constituents and the democratic ideals of this Senate.”

    He requested that the letter be read publicly and documented in the records of the Senate.

    Senator Umasuen’s defection has increased the number of APC senators in the 109 Red Chamber to 69. LP’s senators declined to four.

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has 30 senators, Social Democratic Party (SDP) two, Nigeria National Peoples Party (NNPP) has one and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) one.

    There are two vacancies created by Senator Monday Okpebholo now Edo State Governor and the death of Aamabra Senator Ifeanyi Uba.

    The PDP is likely to loose their two senators from Akwa Ibom State who have declared their interest to follow Governor Umo Eno to the APC.

  • Sen. Imasuen empowers farmers with agricultural tools

    Sen. Imasuen empowers farmers with agricultural tools

    Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, has distributed farm implements to farmers in his constituency, urging them to use the items to improve their agricultural productivity rather than selling them. 

    The initiative, he said, is part of his effort to boost food production and reduce the rising cost of food in the country.

    Speaking at the training and empowerment programme held in Benin City, Senator Imasuen emphasized the importance of the event, noting that it was aimed at equipping farmers with both tools and knowledge to enhance their yields and contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and the nation.

    “These items are not meant for resale. I’ve heard stories of people selling implements meant to help them. I hope that will not be the case here. My prayer is that God grants you the wisdom to use these tools effectively, so we can develop our local government, state, and the country through agriculture,” he said. 

    He stressed that the two-day programme was deliberately extended to ensure farmers received adequate training and fully grasped how to apply what they learned. 

    “I am happy with the level of participation and the enthusiasm shown by the farmers. My hope is that they will not only use the implements and insecticides wisely but also see real improvements in their farm yields,” he added.

    One of the highlights of the programme was a lecture delivered by agribusiness expert, Iretiolu Odi. She urged the farmers to treat agriculture as a serious business, not just a subsistence occupation. 

    According to her, “Farmers are among the wealthiest people in the world. What matters is your mindset. With the right approach, you can make more profit and build a legacy that your children can inherit.”

    Odi encouraged the beneficiaries to see themselves as key players in national development and to make the most of the support from the senator. 

    She also provided insights into farm management, touching on planning, record-keeping, financing, and profit strategies to help them grow sustainable agricultural ventures.

    Another facilitator, Mr. Lekan Salami, trained the farmers on the proper application of chemicals on crops. 

    He explained that responsible chemical use is essential for both pest control and weed management, and guided them on how to mix and apply the substances accurately. 

    “Farming remains the backbone of our survival in Nigeria,” he said. “You must understand the correct dosage and mixing ratios to avoid harming your crops.”

    Items distributed to the farmers included rain boots, cutlasses, insecticides, sharpening files, hand gloves, and hoes—all aimed at enhancing their productivity on the farm.

    The empowerment initiative was widely praised by participants, who expressed gratitude to Senator Imasuen for his commitment to grassroots development through agriculture.