Hon. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, the member of the House of Representatives for Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, has formally left the Labour Party (LP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Omoruyi, until Tuesday the last remaining federal legislator in Edo State elected on the LP platform, announced his defection at an event in Benin City on Tuesday, explaining that ongoing internal crises within the Labour Party had made it “practically impossible” for him to continue his membership.
Addressing journalists in the Edo State capital, Omoruyi reflected on his political journey and loyalty to the LP, characterising himself as a dedicated party man.
“My staunch support for the LP earned me the ‘The Last Man Standing’ toga as evidence of my being a loyal and committed party man,” he said.
“However, in spite of all efforts, the intractable crises rocking the Labour Party have made my continued stay in the party impossible.”
Omoruyi revealed that he communicated his resignation in a formal letter to his ward chairman in Ward 10, Egor Local Government Area, dated December 30, 2025, which has since been accepted. Thereafter, he officially aligned himself with the ADC, saying the move marks a new chapter focused on effective representation and governance.
“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,” Omoruyi added.
“Together, we will strengthen our democratic institutions and ensure that the voices of ordinary Nigerians are heard and respected.”
The lawmaker emphasised that his decision was driven by the expectations and demands of his constituents, who, he said, have growing concerns over developmental challenges in their communities.
“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,” he said.
“Our constituents are crying. They are on our neck. There are no good roads. The current government made life difficult for our people.”
Omoruyi further stressed that his switch to the ADC is part of a broader push to respond to public dissatisfaction with the status quo, particularly the lack of tangible improvement in infrastructure and living conditions.
“As a Representative of the people, I decided to pitch tent with our people. They want to remove this government, and I have to join them to actualise the dream,” he said.
Omoruyi’s defection is the latest in a series of high-profile movements involving prominent political figures leaving the Labour Party for the ADC, signalling internal strain and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. In recent months, other Nigerian politicians, including prominent national figures, have shifted allegiance to the ADC, highlighting the appeal of the party’s platform among some segments of the political class.
The exit of the last LP federal legislator from Edo State significantly weakens the party’s presence in the region’s National Assembly delegation, while bolstering the ADC’s position as an emerging opposition force in the state’s political landscape.
