By Efe Joseph Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, renowned political scientist and former Minister of Information, , on the occasion of his birthday, saying Nigeria still needs his wealth of experience, patriotic counsel and unwavering commitment to democratic governance. In a goodwill message, Dafinone described Prof. Oyovbaire as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished intellectuals and public servants whose lifetime of scholarship, principled leadership and public service has significantly shaped the country’s democratic evolution and political development. The…
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Dafinone Celebrates Ibori At 68, Lauds Ex-Governor’s Lasting Legacy
By Efe Joseph Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision and commitment to public service have continued to shape the fortunes of Delta State and the Niger Delta. In a statement issued to commemorate the former governor’s birthday, Dafinone said Ibori’s administration laid a solid foundation for the growth and development of Delta State through strategic investments in infrastructure,…
Read MoreReject Omo-Agege for Deriding Delta Central’s Landmark Flyovers, Ntekume Tells Voters
Chairman of Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027, Chief Josiah Ntekume, has urged the people of Delta Central Senatorial District to reject former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, at the 2027 polls over his recent condemnation of the Otovwodo and Uvwie flyovers. Ntekume said the condemnation of the flyovers is a clear demonstration that Omo-Agege neither appreciates nor identifies with the developmental aspirations of the people he seeks to represent at the Senate. Responding to a statement issued by Omo-Agege’s media team, he said it was ironic…
Read MoreEde Dafinone: Setting A New Standard For Legislative Leadership In Delta Central
By N.M. Darigho Odedede Politics, at its noblest description, is neither an inheritance nor a private estate to be partitioned among family and friends. Rather, it is a solemn social covenant between the governed and those entrusted with the sacred responsibility of public service. Every generation arrives at a defining moment when it must choose between the comforting shadows of the past and the luminous promise of a new horizon. An era where things are done decently with regards to transparency and credibility in the process In Delta Central,…
Read MoreIf Delta Central Must Return a Senator, It Should Be Ede Dafinone or No One Else
By Endurance Ikanone As conversations about the future of Delta Central Senatorial District gradually gather momentum ahead of another electoral cycle, one question continues to resonate across communities, markets, town halls, social gatherings and traditional institutions: If Delta Central must return a senator, who deserves another opportunity to represent the district? Across the eight local government areas that make up the senatorial district’ Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Sapele, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Okpe and Uvwie, a growing number of constituents appear to have arrived at a common conclusion.…
Read MoreOpinion: Sen Dafinone’s Scaffold/Rigging Training Deserves Commendation, Not Daggers
By Ufuoma Egbe Youth empowerment in Nigeria has become a minefield. Do it, you get criticized. Don’t do it, you get crucified. Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair. It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash gratification where the priority is starter packs may not be villains. Their frustration is understood. Prince Awhotu captures it bluntly: too many repeated skills training have left Urhobo youths…
Read MoreDafinone Marks Three Years In Senate, Reaffirms Commitment To Delta Central
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone, has marked his third anniversary in the Senate, expressing gratitude to constituents for their continued support and reaffirming his commitment to advancing the development of the district. In a statement commemorating three years anniversary, Dafinone described the occasion as a moment of reflection, appreciation and renewed dedication to public service. The lawmaker thanked traditional rulers, community leaders, party faithful, youth and women groups, as well as residents of Delta Central, for the confidence reposed in him since his election. According to…
Read MoreDelta Central Youths Begin Three-Week Rigging, Scaffolding Training Under Dafinone Initiative
Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has officially flagged off a three-week capacity building programme on rigging and scaffolding for youths in Delta Central Senatorial District in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The training programme, which is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment in the oil and gas and construction sectors, with emphasis on employability, safety competence, and self-reliance. Representing the Senator at the flag-off ceremony, Olorogun Barr. Adelabu Bodjor, Chief of Staff to Senator Dafinone, said the…
Read MoreDelta Central: Prof Akpodiete Picks Expression Of Interest Form Under NDC With Fanfare
Abuja, Nigeria — Prof. (Olorogun) Alexander O. Akpodiete on Friday, May 15,2026, formally picked up his Expression of Interest Form at the National Secretariat of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) in Abuja to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The event, which attracted supporters, party faithful, youth groups, professionals, and well-wishers from different parts of the country, was marked by enthusiasm, solidarity, and renewed calls for visionary leadership in Delta Central Senatorial District. Speaking shortly after receiving the forms, Prof. Akpodiete expressed gratitude…
Read MoreSubstance Over Noise: Why Dafinone Stands Apart from Omo-Agege
By Agogo Johnbull By all standards of fair political engagement, Mr. Godwin Anaughe’s piece laden with conjectures, alarmism, and selective memory reads less like a thoughtful intervention and more like a desperate attempt to halt an inevitable tide. That tide is the rising acceptance, credibility, and performance-driven appeal of Senator Ede Dafinone across Delta Central. To recast this organic growth as “panic” within the ranks of the APC is not only misleading; it is an insult to the intelligence of Urhobo people who can distinguish propaganda from performance.…
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