Why Neda Imasuen’s Defection to APC Could Cost Him Edo South Senatorial Seat

In 2023, Neda Imasuen surprised many by winning the Edo South senatorial seat on the Labour Party platform. He rode the Peter Obi wave to victory, defeating established PDP and APC candidates by over 100,000 votes. Since then, Imasuen defected from the Labour Party and the Obidients movement to join the APC. With the 2027 elections approaching, he now faces a tough primary contest against Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and Omorogie Ogbeide-Ihama. These contenders boast deep grassroots networks and decades of local political influence. Without direct intervention from President Tinubu, Imasuen’s path to securing the APC nomination looks narrow. Had he stayed with the Obidient movement and its likely 2027 ballot momentum, his re-election bid would have been far more secure. His move to APC now feels like a risky gamble rather than a sure thing.

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