Abuja: Sen. Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, on Saturday met with elders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo South, seeking their support for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a consultation meeting in Benin, Imasuen said his return to the Senate was crucial for Edo South to retain its ranking status and strengthen its voice in national decision-making.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the senator stressed that experience and seniority were critical to legislative influence and constituency development. He said his emergence in 2023 was a product of divine grace, noting that many had doubted his chances at the time. Imasuen assured stakeholders that if re-elected, he would prioritise consensus-building, negotiation, and development over political confrontation.
He explained that ranking in the Senate played a decisive role in access to strategic committees, legislative leverage, and the ability to attract federal projects. Imasuen noted that his 30 months in the Red Chamber have been guided by a vision of human capital development and quality representation. His interventions had focused on education, healthcare, youth and women empowerment, rural infrastructure, solar street lighting, and employment opportunities for graduates across the district.
Imasuen added that his office had organised vocational and skills acquisition programmes in ICT, tailoring, welding, agriculture, and bag and shoe making. On healthcare, the senator said his office had extended medical services to communities through maternal healthcare support and the revival of traditional birth attendants. He also highlighted achievements in road projects, empowerment programmes, and job creation across the constituency.
On legislation, Imasuen noted that his role as Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, placed him in a strategic position to address public grievances and defend citizens’ rights. He cited his sponsorship of key bills, including the Federal College of Education, Abudu Bill and the Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, aimed at improving education and healthcare delivery.
The senator urged APC leaders in Edo South to prioritise unity and collective progress over internal divisions, warning that disunity could undermine the district’s chances of securing strategic federal advantages.