Tag: Delta Central Senatorial District

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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Opinion: 2027: What Will Urhobo Politicians Campaign With In Okuama

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By Choice Grandball  As 2027 draws closer, political activities are gradually gathering momentum across Urhobo land. Consultations are beginning. Political structures are being activated. Aspirants are meeting traditional rulers, youths, community leaders and other stakeholders. Telephone calls that once went unanswered are suddenly being returned. Soon, campaign convoys will traverse Urhobo communities, with politicians asking for votes and promising to defend the interests of their people. But when those convoys eventually reach Okuama, there is a question that may prove more difficult to answer than any campaign slogan: What will…

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UPU Youth Leader Endorses Dafinone For Second Term, Cites Youth Empowerment

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The President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing, Ughere Blessed, has endorsed Senator Ede Dafinone for a second term in the Senate, urging Urhobo youths to rally behind the Delta Central lawmaker for continuity. Ughere, in a statement titled “Why Urhobo Nation Youths Must Endorse and Support Senator Ede Dafinone,” said the endorsement was informed by the senator’s accessibility, responsiveness and commitment to creating opportunities for young people across the Urhobo nation. He cited Dafinone’s intervention in securing places for 20 Urhobo youths in the ongoing Niger Delta…

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Dafinone Salutes Oyovbaire at Birthday, Says Nigeria Still Needs His Wisdom, Statesmanship

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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

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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,…

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Reject Omo-Agege for Deriding Delta Central’s Landmark Flyovers, Ntekume Tells Voters

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  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…

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Ede Dafinone: Setting A New Standard For Legislative Leadership In Delta Central

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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,…

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If Delta Central Must Return a Senator, It Should Be Ede Dafinone or No One Else

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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.…

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Opinion: Sen Dafinone’s Scaffold/Rigging Training Deserves Commendation, Not Daggers

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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…

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Dafinone Marks Three Years In Senate, Reaffirms Commitment To Delta Central

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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…

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