JUST-IN: ADC Makes Inroads Into National Assembly As Edo Rep Dumps LP

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, has defected from Labour Party (LP) to the Opposition coalition’s platform, African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Omoruyi was the last LP member in the House of Representatives from Edo State.

Hon. Omoruyi, who represents Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency, said he dumped the LP in line with the popular demand of his constituents.

Omoruyi said he has remained committed to the core responsibilities of lawmaking and oversight functions since he was elected to the National Assembly.

Addressing journalists in Benin City, Edo State capital, Hon Omoruyi said 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, in spite 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 full 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 makes life difficult for our people.”

LEADERSHIP reports that Omoruyi is now the first ADC lawmaker in the National Assembly.