The House of Representatives member representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency of Edo State, Mr Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, on Tuesday defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after dumping his former party, the Labour Party (LP).
Omoruyi, the last LP member in the House of Representatives from Edo State, said his decision to leave the party was in line with the popular demand of his constituents.
He said he had remained committed to the core responsibilities of lawmaking and oversight since his election to the National Assembly.
Addressing journalists in Benin City, Omoruyi said his staunch support for the LP earned him the “Last Man Standing” tag as evidence of his loyalty and commitment to the party.
According to him, “However, in spite of all efforts, the intractable crises rocking the Labour Party have made my continued stay in the party practically impossible.
“I joined the new coalition of the African Democratic Congress following my resignation from the Labour Party, which was conveyed in a letter to my ward chairman, Ward 10, Egor Local Government Area, on December 30, 2025, and 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 necks. There are no good roads. The current government has made life difficult for our people.
“How do the people feel the impact if the budget was executed in 2025? We had to rescue the country. As a representative of the people, I decided to pitch my tent with our people. They want to remove this government, and I have to join them to actualise the dream,” he reaffirmed.
