Imasuen Makes Strong Case for Second Term, Targets Ranking Power in Senate

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has appealed to leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the district to grant him the party’s return ticket ahead of the next election cycle.

Imasuen made the appeal during a meeting with party leaders in Benin City, urging them to emulate Edo North and Edo Central senatorial districts, which he said have agreed to return their serving senators to the National Assembly.

He noted that such a decision would ensure continuity and position Edo South to benefit from having a ranking senator, thereby strengthening its influence in national legislative matters.

According to the lawmaker, ranking senators play more strategic roles in the Senate, adding that even influential figures, including former governors, often remain ordinary floor members without significant influence if they lack ranking status.

“The Senate is the highest law-making body in the country, made up of 109 senators. It is not a place for beginners. The learning phase is over; this is the time for experience and ranking,” he said.

Imasuen argued that returning him to the Senate would be in the best interest of the district, as a new entrant would require time to understand legislative processes and may not effectively influence key decisions.

He also cited his current position as chairman of a sensitive committee and his relationship with Senate leadership as advantages that would benefit Edo South if he secures another term.

The senator further stated that his current standing in the National Assembly was partly due to the number of first-time lawmakers, warning that such an opportunity might not recur.

He assured party stakeholders of his commitment to consolidating on his achievements if re-elected.

Speaking at the meeting, Orobosa Omo-Ojo said Imasuen was already engaging other aspirants to step down in the interest of unity.

In his remarks, former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Pius Odubu, advised the senator to run a peaceful campaign and avoid engaging in divisive or negative politics.