The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that elections will be conducted in the restored Abraka (Ethiope East II), Ughelli South II, and Isoko North II State Constituencies during the 2027 General Elections.
The confirmation was made during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Asaba following judgments of the Federal High Court restoring the three state constituencies.
Reacting to the development, Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, described the decision as a significant milestone and the culmination of years of sustained advocacy by stakeholders seeking the restoration of the constituencies.
According to the senator, the restoration followed the collective efforts of well-meaning Deltans, community leaders, and other stakeholders committed to addressing what he described as a longstanding injustice.
Dafinone noted that several representations made by his office in 2025 and 2026 formed part of the advocacy that, alongside the Federal High Court’s judgments, paved the way for the restoration.
He commended INEC for confirming that elections would be held in the affected constituencies in 2027 and expressed appreciation to everyone who contributed to achieving the outcome.
The lawmaker also praised the resilience of the people of Ughelli South and Ethiope East in their pursuit of justice.
He congratulated the people of Abraka (Ethiope East II), Ughelli South II, and Isoko North II on what he described as a historic achievement and expressed optimism that they would fully participate in the 2027 General Elections.
