A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Barrister Adelabu Bodjor, has dismissed claims that Olorogun O’tega Emerhor stepped down his senatorial ambition in the build-up to the 2023 elections in favour of Senator Ede Dafinone, describing the assertion as misleading, unfounded, and lacking substance. Bodjor, a pioneer Delta Central APC Chairman, said Emerhor could not have withdrawn from a race he never formally declared interest in, stressing that there was no basis for the narrative being promoted by Emerhor’s few supporters in the…
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2027 Delta Central Senatorial Race: Senator Ede Dafinone Not Stopping Down For Anyone
By Lord Davidson Onedju De Pen Lion In the emerging calculus of Delta Central’s 2027 senatorial contest, the call for Senator Ede Dafinone to step aside betrays a curious logic—one that his political rivals would never accept if the roles were reversed. Would Ovie Omo-Agege or O’tega Emerhor vacate the seat for Dafinone had they been the incumbent? The answer, resoundingly, is no. Power, in Urhoboland, is not surrendered on sentiment but fought for on the turf of democratic choice. Consensus, however noble in theory, has plainly failed here.…
Read MoreBayelsa IPAC Elects, Inaugurates New Executive Committee
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Bayelsa State, has elected and inaugurated a new executive committee to steer its affairs. The election was conducted by the National Chairman of IPAC, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, alongside other national officers, and supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Head of Election and Party Monitoring, Mr. Francis IKim. Those inaugurated include: Chairman, Mr. Simeon Imomotimi, Deputy Chairman, Pst. Mrs. Peace Oruama, Secretary, Mr. Victor Ben,…
Read MoreDelta North Monarchs Seek End To Kingship Disputes, Advocate Legal Reforms At Peace Symposium
Traditional rulers from across the Anioma Nation have called for strict adherence to customs, stronger legal frameworks, and the insulation of traditional institutions from politics as key measures to curb kingship disputes and succession-related conflicts in Delta North. These resolutions were part of a communiqué issued at the end of the inaugural Delta North Traditional Rulers Peace Symposium convened by the Anioma Peace Advocacy and Development Initiative. The symposium brought together revered monarchs and stakeholders to deliberate on practical strategies for preventing and resolving disputes, particularly those linked…
Read MoreUGN Dumps Ibru, Backs Ossai for 2027, Rejects Waive’s Third-Term Bid
By Lucky Akoza The Ughelli-Udu Grassroots Network (UGN), a political pressure group within the APC, has withdrawn its support for Ambassador Obukomena Ibru and declared Ambassador Frank Ossai as its preferred candidate for the Ughelli-Udu Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 elections. This decision was reached at the group’s meeting held on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, where members reviewed key political developments and resolved to support what they described as a “better alternative” for the constituency. UGN also expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance…
Read MoreDelta Central: APC Group Urges Dafinone To Step Down For O’tega Emerhor
The Emerhor Political Family (EPF), a political group within the All Progressives (APC) on Friday called on Senator Ede Dafinone to withdraw from the Delta Central Senatorial race and support Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, citing equity and political balance within the party. Recall that the leadership and members of EPF had on Tuesday called Olorogun O’tega Emerhor to join the Delta Central Senatorial District race ahead of 2027, noting that he has sacrificed so much for the growth of the party since its formation in 2013. Addressing journalists…
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