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Imansuangbon Joins Labour Party and Declares the End of PDP in Edo

Imansuangbon Joins Labour Party and Declares the End of PDP in Edo

Edo politician and educationist, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has made a significant move by joining the Labour Party in preparation for the upcoming 2024 governorship election in the state.

This decision marks a new chapter in his political career.

During the official presentation of his membership card, Imansuangbon boldly proclaimed that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was now a thing of the past in Edo State. His statement carries weight, indicating his belief that the PDP’s influence and relevance in the region have diminished significantly.

The ceremony took place on Friday in Abuja, where the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, had the honor of presenting Imansuangbon with his new party’s membership card. This event represents a formal acceptance of Imansuangbon into the Labour Party and sets the stage for his active involvement and participation in its activities moving forward.

He said: “All that I need is a free and fair primary. With that, I will get the ticket of the party. By the time I get the ticket, it is over for the PDP and the All Progressives Congress. 

“PDP is dead. I have taken the glory away; the shine. By 2024, the Labour Party will form a government in Edo State.” 

Imansuangbon emphasized the importance of transparency in the Labour party’s primary process, urging the party to ensure that it is conducted openly and honestly.

In response, Abure provided reassurances to Imansuangbon, assuring him that the party is committed to maintaining a level playing field for all candidates during the primary.

Abure said: “It is going to be a level playing field. There are several examples to show. When we did the Anambra primary it was the best.

“For Edo and Ondo I assure you that it will be free and fair. We have made that standard and we will not renege on it. Our party is built on integrity and we will deliver on it. We cannot be seen to be abandoning this principle because expectations are high.

“One of the challenges we have with the elites is that we have no role models, only few to emulate compared to what we had in the first Republic.“Young Nigerians are looking up to us to provide credible leadership. Therefore we cannot perform below or disappoint them.”

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