Edo Rep dumps APC for NDC over ‘irreconcilable difference’ with Okpebholo

By Jethro Ibileke

A member of the Federal House of Representatives, in Edo State, Esosa lyawe, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC).

Iyawe was elected to represent Oredo Federal Constituency on the platform of Labour Party in the 2023.

He, however, defected to the APC on December 5, 2024.

He announced his latest defection in a letter dated May 6, 2026, and addressed to ward 1, Oredo Local Government Area of the APC.

He attributed his resignation to the irreconcilable difference between him and the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.

Iyawe added that he has formally withdrawn his expression of interest to contest for the position of House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections on the platform of APC, adding that his decision takes immediate effect.

“I write to formally notify you that I hereby withdraw my expression of interest to contest for the position of House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections and to resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective immediately.

“This regrettable decision has been made after careful reflection and consideration. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been associated with the party and for the experiences gained during my membership.

“However, due to personal and political reasons, I have decided to withdraw my membership and align myself with another political platform, the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC). I believe this move is in line with my current convictions and aspirations.

“It is imperative to state that this decision is a result of the irreconcilable difference between me and my Governor His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State.

“I kindly request that my resignation be duly noted in your records and INEC records and that I be relieved of all rights, responsibilities, and obligations associated with membership in the party,” he wrote.