Category: Politics

URHOBO’S ₦100BN GAS PARK: The Qestions Omo-Agege Must Answer

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By Ufuoma Egbe     There comes a point when political leaders must stop issuing evasive explanations and answer the difficult questions. For Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that point is now. The controversy surrounding the proposed ₦100 billion Industrial Gas Park raises a fundamental question: was the project located based on technical and economic considerations, or on political interests to concentrate development around his community? That question goes to the heart of the crisis confronting the Urhobo Nation today. If the project is now stalled or at risk because the wrong…

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Dafinone: Urhobo Interest Must Be Protected In Gas Park Project

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has said his position on the proposed Industrial Gas Park at Sanubi-Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, remains clear, insisting that the economic interests of the Urhobo people must be protected. Dafinone, who is Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, said he had never supported, and would not support, any move capable of depriving Urhobo Nation of the benefits associated with the strategic investment. The Senator stated this in a statement issued in reaction to what…

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2027: APC Leaders in Bayelsa Endorse Tinubu, Goli, Obuebite, Others

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Political leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, alongside other candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections. The endorsed candidates are Chief Israel Sunny Goli as Senatorial Candidate for Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Dr. Jonathan Obuebite as House of Representatives Candidate for Brass/Nembe Federal Constituency, Hon. Oteigbanyo Braah as House of Assembly Candidate for Nembe Constituency One, Hon. Edward Irigha Brigidi for Nembe Constituency Two, and Hon. Alalibo West…

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Dafinone Urges APC leaders To Close Ranks Ahead Of 2027

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has urged leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Uvwie Local Government Area to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dafinone made the call during a consultation meeting with party leaders, candidates and stakeholders at Festus Keyamo Hall, Effurun, where he stressed the need for unity and stronger party structures across the local government. The senator said the APC must sustain its engagement with voters at the grassroots and ensure that party members…

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Ogodo Urges Supporters To Back Dafinone’s Return To Senate

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By Esada Uyono,   Former Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Cyril Ogodo, has urged his supporters and political associates in Delta Central Senatorial District to support the return of Senator Ede Dafinone to the National Assembly in the 2027 elections.   Ogodo, while rallying support for Dafinone, said the senator had demonstrated commitment to the people of the district, stressing that continuity was necessary to sustain the gains recorded under his representation.   “I am calling on all our supporters, leaders and members across Delta…

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Pondi Petitions Meta Over ‘Fake’ Facebook Page, Denies 2031 Delta Governorship Campaign

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High Chief Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi has petitioned Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged unauthorised Facebook page using his name, photographs and identity to promote a purported 2031 governorship campaign in Delta State. Pondi, who owns the verified Facebook page, “Kestin Pondi,” described the page, “Chief KestinPondi Fan Page,” as unauthorised and operated without his knowledge, consent or approval. In a formal complaint to Facebook/Meta Support, Pondi said he had never authorised the administrators of the disputed page to use his name, photographs, image, identity or personal brand.…

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Dafinone celebrates Shettima At 60, Lauds Contributions To Nigeria

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing his public service career as a testament to courage, resilience and commitment to Nigeria’s development. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, said Shettima’s attainment of 60 years was an opportunity to celebrate his contributions to the country and honour his years of distinguished service in both the public and private sectors. He noted that Shettima’s journey from the banking profession to public office, including his tenure as Governor of…

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2027: Igbakpa Endorses Dafinone For Delta Central Senate Seat

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Ben Igbakpa, has endorsed the re-election bid of Senator Ede Dafinone, urging the people of Delta Central Senatorial District to return the lawmaker to the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections. Igbakpa gave the endorsement on Tuesday when Dafinone, who represents Delta Central in the 10th Senate, paid him a consultation visit at his residence in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The former federal lawmaker said Dafinone had utilised…

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Dafinone Mobilises APC Grassroots, Woos Omo-Agege Ally Ahead Of 2027

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has intensified efforts to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, with a strategic grassroots mobilisation meeting with party leaders and ward executives in Ethiope East Local Government Area. Dafinone, who is the APC senatorial candidate for Delta Central in the 2027 general elections, held the meeting on Monday at the Council Hall, Isiokolo, where he charged party leaders and executives to take the APC’s message to the grassroots and mobilise voters across the local government. The meeting…

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2027: Omoyibo Mobilises Isoko For APC, Backs Oborevwori, Joel-Onowakpo

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    …Says unity key to consolidating development gains   Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a prominent Isoko industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Daniel Omoyibo, popularly known as Danmotech, has called on the people of Isoko to close ranks and support the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Senator representing Delta South, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas.   Omoyibo made the call in Oleh when Senator Joel-Onowakpo paid him a courtesy visit as part of consultations on the unity, political future and development of Isoko Nation.   The business executive…

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