Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, INEC, confirmation that elections will be conducted in the restored Abraka (Ethiope East II), Ughelli South II and Isoko North II State Constituencies during the 2027 General Elections.
Dafinone, in a statement issued on Friday following INEC’s stakeholders’ engagement in Asaba, described the development as a landmark victory for democracy, justice and fair representation.
The stakeholders’ meeting was convened in the wake of the Federal High Court judgments restoring the three state constituencies, with INEC affirming that the affected constituencies would fully participate in the 2027 general elections in compliance with the court’s decisions.
The senator said the restoration was the outcome of sustained advocacy by well-meaning Deltans and the collective efforts of stakeholders determined to correct what he described as a longstanding injustice.
According to him, several representations made by his office in 2025 and 2026 formed part of the campaign that, alongside the decisive judicial pronouncements, culminated in the restoration of the constituencies.
He commended INEC for taking steps to implement the court judgments and expressed appreciation to all individuals and groups whose contributions made the restoration possible.
Dafinone also praised the resilience and unwavering commitment of the people of Ughelli South and Ethiope East in their pursuit of justice.
He congratulated the people of Abraka (Ethiope East II), Ughelli South II and Isoko North II on what he described as a historic milestone, expressing optimism that they would now enjoy full electoral representation through their participation in the 2027 General Elections.
