Murphy Omoruyi, who was elected to the House of Representatives on the platform of the Labour Party, has defected to the African Democratic Congress.
He was the last LP House of Representatives member in Edo State.
Omoruyi, who represents Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, said he dumped the LP in line with the 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 on Tuesday, Omoruyi said his staunch support for the LP earned him the “The Last Man Standing” toga as evidence of his being a loyal and committed party man.
He added, “However, in spite of all efforts, the intractable crises rocking the Labour Party have made my continued stay in the party 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 serve your interests better 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.
“As a Representative of the people, I decided to pitch a tent with our people. They want to remove this government, and I have to join them to actualise the dream.
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