Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has received endorsements from youths and political leaders in Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsements were made on Friday during a series of consultation visits by the senator to the three kingdoms, where youth leaders and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders pledged their support for his re-election and the party’s electoral success in 2027.
Dafinone was accompanied on the tour by Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki; Chief Adelabu Bodjor; Hon. Austine Ayemidejor; former Sapele Local Government Chairman, Chief Eugene Inoaghan; APC candidate for Sapele State Constituency II, Hon. Ejiro Jamani; and other party chieftains.
The consultation tour began in Idjerhe Kingdom, where the senator and his entourage visited the residence of a prominent APC leader, Chief Hon. Halims Agoda, in Jesse. They were received by party stakeholders and community leaders, including Anthony Akpomiemie, APC candidate for Ethiope West State Constituency I, Hon. Nelson Owoso, and Ethiope West Local Government Chairman, Hon. Christian Onogba.
Speaking at the meeting, President of Idjerhe Youths, Comrade Desmond Emoefe Agbigbe, declared the support of the kingdom’s youths for Dafinone’s re-election bid.
Agbigbe, however, drew attention to some of the challenges facing the kingdom and urged the senator to prioritise the community’s developmental needs through his constituency intervention programmes.
Also speaking, Chief Agoda, who spoke on behalf of Idjerhe political leaders, expressed confidence in the APC’s chances in the 2027 elections, describing victory for the party and Dafinone as a “done deal.”
From Idjerhe, the delegation proceeded to Mosogar Kingdom, where Dafinone was received by Senator Chief Ighoyota Amori, Chief Solomon Obareki and other prominent political figures.
At the meeting, Mosogar Youth President, Hon. Oki Eboigbe, pledged the support of the kingdom’s youths for the senator’s re-election, assuring him of their readiness to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the polls.
Senator Amori, speaking on behalf of Mosogar political leaders, also reaffirmed his commitment to Dafinone’s electoral success and that of other APC candidates, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
Amori’s declaration highlighted the commitment of party stakeholders in Mosogar to working together towards the APC’s success in the 2027 general elections.
The consultation tour later moved to Oghara Kingdom, where Dafinone and his entourage visited the residence of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori.
The delegation was received by former Ethiope West Local Government Chairman, Chief Solomon Golley, alongside other political leaders and youths of the community.
Speaking on behalf of Oghara youths, their chairman, Comrade Monday Omomedia, declared confidence in the APC’s electoral prospects, asserting that there was no opposition in the kingdom and expressing optimism that the party would win all contested positions in 2027.
Omomedia assured the senator that the youths would mobilise support at the grassroots to help secure victory for the APC across the community.
Corroborating the youth leader’s position, Chief Golley pledged that Oghara would deliver a decisive victory for Dafinone and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Throughout the consultation visits, Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, thanked the people of Ethiope West for the warm reception accorded the senator and his entourage.
Akpeki, who introduced Dafinone at the various meetings, commended the unity and commitment demonstrated by political leaders and youths across Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara.
In his remarks, Dafinone expressed gratitude to the youths, political leaders and residents of the three kingdoms for their endorsements and continued support.
He pledged to intensify efforts to attract more federal projects, programmes and development opportunities to Delta Central, stressing the importance of sustained cooperation between the constituency and the Federal Government.
The senator also expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to deliver on its promises to the electorate and urged constituents to maintain their support for the party and its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The consultations form part of ongoing political engagements ahead of the next general elections, with the senator seeking to strengthen ties with community leaders, party stakeholders and youths across Delta Central.
