May 17, 2026 – Politics Governance

Delta Central 2027: Why Urhobo Leaders Must Decide APC’s Flagbearer, Not Abuja Forces

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By Ufuoma Egbe, The battle over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag for Delta Central Senatorial District in 2027 is far bigger than the ambition of any individual politician. It is not merely about whether Senator Ede Dafinone returns to the Senate or whether former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege stages a comeback. At its core, this contest is about the honour, political maturity, and collective dignity of the Urhobo Nation. For too long, the political destiny of many ethnic nationalities in Nigeria has been determined…

Sen Dafinone Applauds Pres Tinubu Preparedness To Govern Nigeria

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Ede Dafinone, has applauded the bold economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as one of the most prepared leaders Nigeria has ever produced. Senator Dafinone stated this during a courtesy visit to the Forum of Presidents-General of the 24 Urhobo Kingdoms on Friday at Uvwie Town Hall in Effurun, Delta State, where the Forum unanimously endorsed President Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, and Senator Dafinone for re-election in the 2027 general elections. He noted…

Confusion Trails APC Primaries In Olomu Ward As Votes Were Counted Without Conducting Election

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By Philo Ezewu Confusion trailed the planned primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Olomu Ward One on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as the exercise failed to hold despite recorded voter turnout across five communities. Available figures showed that 261 members turned out in Ogoni Community, 240 in Okpe, 215 in Ophori, 110 in Okpavuerhe, and 108 in Agbon Olomu, bringing the total participation to 934 party members. However, there was no evidence of an officially conducted primary election in the ward, raising concerns among party…

Akpodiete Senatorial Aspiration Gets Boost As Sen Dickson Commend His Doggedness May 19, 2026
Prof. Alexander Akpodiete’s aspiration for the Delta central senatorial seat on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has continued to gain momentum following a high-level meeting with the leadership of the party in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpodiete, a legal practitioner of over three decades of experience met […]
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2027: Joel-Onowakpo Defeats Diden by Wide Margin to Secure Delta South APC Ticket May 19, 2026
Incumbent Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for the 2027 general elections, defeating his only challenger, Hon. Michael Diden, by a wide margin. Announcing the results at the APC collation centre in Oleh on Monday night, the chairman […]
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APC Senatorial Primaries: Dafinone Secures Delta Central Return Ticket, Defeats Omo-Agege May 18, 2026
The incumbent Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 general elections, following a resounding victory over former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, in the party’s senatorial primaries. The primaries were conducted using the direct primary system under Option A4, with […]
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Delta Central 2027: Why Urhobo Leaders Must Decide APC’s Flagbearer, Not Abuja Forces May 17, 2026
By Ufuoma Egbe, The battle over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag for Delta Central Senatorial District in 2027 is far bigger than the ambition of any individual politician. It is not merely about whether Senator Ede Dafinone returns to the Senate or whether former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege stages a […]
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Sen Dafinone Applauds Pres Tinubu Preparedness To Govern Nigeria May 17, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Ede Dafinone, has applauded the bold economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as one of the most prepared leaders Nigeria has ever produced. Senator Dafinone stated this during a courtesy visit to the Forum of Presidents-General of the 24 Urhobo Kingdoms […]
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Confusion Trails APC Primaries In Olomu Ward As Votes Were Counted Without Conducting Election May 17, 2026
By Philo Ezewu Confusion trailed the planned primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Olomu Ward One on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as the exercise failed to hold despite recorded voter turnout across five communities. Available figures showed that 261 members turned out in Ogoni Community, 240 in Okpe, 215 in […]
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APC Adopts Direct Primaries For National Assembly Elections In Bayelsa May 16, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State has commenced the process of selecting candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate seats. Chairman of the Electoral Panel, Chief Solomon Ogba, who disclosed this in a briefing in Yenagoa, pledged to conduct a fair and transparent direct Primaries elections. Ogba noted […]
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APC REPS PRIMARIES: Oborevwori, Onyeme, Vote, Hail Peaceful Conduct Across Delta May 16, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary elections across the state, describing the exercise as a strong reflection of the unity, transparency and growing strength of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking shortly after […]
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Delta Central NDC Senatorial Hopeful, Prof. Alexander Akpodiete Visits Late Oghenemine Ogidi Home, Reaffirm His Call For Justice May 16, 2026
The Delta Central Senatorial District aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, has paid an unscheduled condolence visit to the family of the late Oghenemine Ogidi, where he renewed his call for justice over the circumstances surrounding the deceased’s death. Akpodiete, who was received by the deceased elder brother, […]
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2027: Urhobo PGs Forum Back Sen Dafinone Return To Senate May 16, 2026
The Forum of Presidents-General of the 24 Urhobo Kingdoms has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Delta Central Senator Ede Dafinone for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during an emergency meeting of Urhobo Kingdoms’ President-Generals held at Uvwie Town Hall in Effurun, Delta State, […]
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