Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has pledged stronger legislative representation, equitable distribution of constituency projects and renewed efforts to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, if re-elected in 2027.
Dafinone made the pledge shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The senator, who is seeking a second term in the National Assembly, said the emerging political partnership between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and himself would create greater opportunities for federal presence, investment and accelerated development in the Urhobo nation.
He identified the revival of DSC, Aladja, as a major priority, noting that restoring the steel complex to full productive capacity would stimulate industrial growth, generate employment and strengthen the economic base of Delta State.
According to him, the facility remains a critical economic asset whose revival would have far-reaching implications for industrial development and job creation in Delta Central.
The lawmaker also assured constituents of continued fairness in the distribution of constituency projects across the eight local government areas of the senatorial district, stressing that no community would be sidelined in his development agenda.
He said his performance in the Senate over the past three and a half years reflected his commitment to effective representation and delivering projects and programmes capable of improving the welfare of the people.
Dafinone further argued that returning to the Senate would provide the Urhobo nation with stronger legislative influence, particularly through the experience, relationships and institutional networks he had built in the National Assembly.
On the national economy, the senator commended President Tinubu’s reform policies, describing them as necessary interventions aimed at repositioning the country for sustainable economic growth.
While acknowledging the challenges associated with the reforms, he maintained that their benefits were gradually becoming evident, particularly in the increased revenue allocations accruing to state and local governments.
He explained that improved financial resources had enhanced the capacity of subnational governments to execute infrastructure projects, implement social programmes and address developmental challenges.
Dafinone expressed optimism that sustained implementation of the reforms would boost productivity, attract investments and create more economic opportunities for Nigerians.
He consequently called on the people of Delta Central, particularly the Urhobo electorate, to support APC candidates across all levels in the 2027 elections.
The senator maintained that closer political cooperation between the Federal Government, the Delta State Government and elected representatives would strengthen the district’s ability to attract development projects and influence policies in its favour.
He urged the Urhobo nation to embrace mainstream national politics, arguing that active participation in the governing political structure would enhance its capacity to influence decisions affecting its political and economic future.
Dafinone reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented representation, assuring the electorate that the development interests of Delta Central and the broader Urhobo nation would remain central to his legislative agenda if given another mandate.
