By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The last Labour Party member in the House of Representatives in Edo State, Hon Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Hon Omoruyi, who represents Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, said he obeyed the voice of his constituents to leave the LP.
Omoruyi said he has remained committed to the core responsibilities of lawmaking and oversight functions since he was elected to the National Assembly.
He stated that his staunched support for the LP earned him the “The Last Man Standing” toga as an evident of his being loyal and committed party man.
According to him, “However, inspite of all efforts, the intractable crises rocking Labour Party has made my continued stay in the party, practically impossible.
“I joined the new coalition of the African Democratic Congress sequel to my resignation from the Labour Party conveyed in a letter to my ward chairman, Ward 10, Egor Local Government Area on the 30th December, 2025 which has since been accepted.
“As I join the African Democratic Congress today, I pledge my fall commitment to working with party leaders, coalition partners, and stakeholders to advance the cause of good governance and effective representation. Together, we will strengthen our democratic institutions and ensure that the voices of ordinary Nigerians are heard and respected.
“To my constituents, I reaffirm my unwavering loyalty to you. Your trust remains my guiding principle, and I assure you that this step is taken to better serve your interests and secure a brighter future for our constituency.
“Our constituents are crying. They are on our neck. There are no good roads. The current government made life difficult for our people.
“How does the people feel impact if the budget was executed in 2025″ We had to rescue the country. As a Representatives of the people, I decided to pitch tent with our people. They want to remove this government and I have to join them to actualise the dream.”
The Nation