As the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election approaches, party leaders in Edo South are being strongly urged to prioritise ranking and legislative experience in deciding who flies the party’s senatorial flag.
Constituents argue that ranking remains a critical asset in the National Assembly, giving lawmakers stronger influence in decision-making, committee positioning, and the ability to attract meaningful federal projects to their constituencies.
At the centre of this conversation is Senator Neda Imasuen, whose supporters insist represents the kind of tested leadership Edo South cannot afford to lose at this stage.
They maintain that returning Imasuen to the Senate would consolidate the gains already made through his legislative engagements and constituency interventions. His tenure, they note, has been marked by a steady stream of empowerment programmes targeting youths, women, and vulnerable groups across the district.
From skills acquisition initiatives to job facilitation efforts and grassroots support schemes, Imasuen’s footprint is said to be both visible and impactful. Constituents also point to his growing legislative profile, arguing that his experience is beginning to translate into greater influence and opportunities for Edo South at the federal level.
“With ranking comes relevance and results. Edo South must not gamble with its future by discarding experience for uncertainty,” a party source said.
The call, therefore, is clear and direct: APC leaders must resist the temptation of experimentation and instead reward performance, continuity, and proven capacity.
As the primaries draw closer, the message from Imasuen’s camp is unambiguous — for sustained development, stronger representation, and increased federal presence, Edo South should stay the course and return a lawmaker already gaining ground where it matters most.
