Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has secured the endorsement of youths and political leaders across Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, as consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsements came on today, Friday, during the senator’s consultation visits to the three kingdoms, where youth leaders pledged their support for his re-election bid and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming elections.
Accompanying Dafinone on the consultation tour were the 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 prominent political leaders.
The senator’s first stop was the residence of Chief Hon. Halims Agoda, a prominent APC leader in Idjerhe Kingdom, where he was 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 during the meeting in Jesse, President of Idjerhe Youths, Comrade Desmond Emoefe Agbigbe, declared the youths’ unwavering support for Dafinone ahead of the 2027 elections.
Agbigbe also highlighted some of the challenges confronting the kingdom and appealed to the senator to prioritise the community’s developmental needs in his constituency intervention programmes.
Similarly, Chief Agoda, speaking on behalf of Idjerhe political leaders, expressed confidence in the APC’s electoral prospects, declaring that the 2027 elections were a “done deal” for both the party and Senator Dafinone.
From Jesse, the consultation train moved to Mosogar Kingdom, where Dafinone was received by Senator Chief Ighoyota Amori and other prominent leaders, including Chief Solomon Obareki.
At the gathering, Mosogar Youth President, Hon. Oki Eboigbe, pledged the support of youths in the kingdom for Dafinone’s re-election, assuring the senator of their readiness to mobilise support ahead of the polls.
Speaking on behalf of Mosogar political leaders, Senator Amori reaffirmed his commitment to the electoral success of Dafinone and other APC candidates, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
Amori’s declaration underscored the determination of party stakeholders in the kingdom to work collectively towards securing victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections.
The consultation train subsequently proceeded to Oghara, 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, Hon. Chief Solomon Golley, alongside other political leaders and youths of the community.
Addressing the senator on behalf of Oghara youths, their chairman, Comrade Monday Omomedia, declared that there was no opposition in Oghara, expressing confidence that the APC would win all contested positions in the forthcoming elections.
Omomedia assured Dafinone of the youths’ commitment to mobilising grassroots support to ensure the party’s victory across the community.
Corroborating the youth leader’s position, Chief Golley pledged that Oghara would deliver a resounding victory for Dafinone and other APC candidates in 2027.
Throughout the consultations, Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, expressed appreciation to 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 party leaders and youths across the three kingdoms.
Responding at the different gatherings, Senator Dafinone thanked the youths, political leaders and people of Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara for their endorsements and continued support.
He assured them of his commitment to attracting more federal projects, programmes and development opportunities to Delta Central, while emphasising the importance of sustained cooperation between the constituency and the Federal Government.
Dafinone also expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to fulfil its promises to the electorate, urging constituents to sustain their support and vote for the party’s candidates in the 2027 general elections.
