The lawmaker representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Engr. Ososa Iyawe, has denied resigning from the All Progressives Congress, APC, attributing the rumour to overzealous individuals within his media circle and some loyalists.
Engr. Iyawe, who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party in 2023 and defected to the APC on December 5, 2024, had in a letter dated May 6, 2026, and addressed to Ward 1, Oredo Local Government Area, allegedly announced his resignation from the party over irreconcilable differences between him and Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
In the letter, the federal lawmaker was alleged to have disclosed that he would align himself with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
He was also alleged to have stated that he had withdrawn his expression of interest to contest for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the APC.
Reacting, Engr. Iyawe, in a press statement personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Benin City, denied resigning from the APC as well as withdrawing from the House of Representatives race.
He said the letter did not represent his position and was issued without his authorisation by certain overzealous individuals within his media circle and some loyalists acting outside the scope of his directives.
According to him, “My attention has been drawn to a purported resignation letter currently circulating on social media and other platforms, alleging my withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and my resignation from the party.
“I wish to categorically state that the said letter does not represent my position and was issued without my authorisation by certain overzealous individuals within my media circle and some loyalists acting outside the scope of my directives.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I remain a committed and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and I have not resigned my membership from the party nor withdrawn my political aspirations.
“It is important to emphasise that I am presently engaged in constructive consultations and ongoing engagements with the leadership of our great party in Edo State regarding matters affecting the party and the future of our constituency.
“These discussions are being carried out in the spirit of unity, mutual respect and progressive development.
“I therefore urge party faithful, supporters and the general public to disregard the said letter and any misinformation surrounding it.
“I remain committed to the ideals of the APC and to the continued progress and development of Oredo Federal Constituency and Edo State at large,” he said.
He, however, appreciated the concern, support and solidarity shown by his supporters and well-wishers during the period.
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