Political attention across the Urhobo Nation, Delta State and Abuja is now focused on the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta Central Senatorial District primary scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, as two prominent political figures — Ede Dafinone and Ovie Omo-Agege — prepare for a crucial showdown over the party’s senatorial ticket.
The primary election is widely regarded as a defining moment for the APC in Delta State, particularly within Delta Central, a politically strategic district dominated by the Urhobo ethnic nationality.
Party faithful, stakeholders and political observers are closely monitoring the process, with many expressing hopes that the APC constitution and official guidelines governing the primary election will be strictly followed to ensure a transparent and credible exercise.
Analysts believe the outcome of the contest could significantly shape the political direction of the party ahead of the next general election, especially as both contenders remain influential figures within the APC and the wider Delta political landscape.
While supporters on both sides continue to mobilise ahead of the exercise, there are growing calls for unity and sportsmanship after the primary, with many insisting that there should be “no victor, no vanquished” regardless of the outcome.
At the end of the contest, one candidate will emerge to fly the APC flag for Delta Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming election.
