Olorogun Godwin Obire PhD, Chairman of Concerned Nigerians for Better Nigeria (CNBN), has strongly condemned politicians from the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency who are eyeing the Delta Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Describing them as desperate, selfish, and self-centred politicians who do not have the collective interest of their constituency at heart, Obire warned that their ambition runs contrary to the principles of equity, fairness, and political rotation within the Urhobo Nation.
Speaking with journalists in Asaba on Saturday, the political strategist said the message from well-meaning leaders across Delta Central is clear: there is no vacancy in the Delta Central Senatorial seat.
“Senator Ede Dafinone has earned the confidence of the district through performance, accessibility, and a refreshing style of representation that prioritizes the collective interest of the Urhobo Nation,” Obire stated.
“At a time when the people seek stability and continuity, it is only logical that a performing senator be returned for a second term.”
Obire traced the historical dominance of the Ughelli/Udu axis in producing senators from Delta Central. He noted that the constituency has produced more senators than any other bloc in the district, beginning with the late Senator Felix Ibru from Ughelli North, followed by Senator Brume, Senator Pius Ewherido, and later Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who held the seat for eight years.
“When these tenures are placed side by side, it becomes obvious that no federal constituency has enjoyed the senatorial position more than Ughelli/Udu,” he said.
“Their representation spans multiple electoral cycles, providing them more than ample opportunity to influence legislation, attract development, and shape the political narrative of Delta Central. Equity, fairness, and balanced political rotation demand that other federal constituencies also be given the chance to serve.”
Obire argued that any attempt by Ughelli/Udu leaders to reclaim the senatorial seat in 2027, immediately after such lengthy dominance, would amount to political overreach and marginalization of other blocs that have patiently waited for their turn.
He described the rumoured ambitions from Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and the entire Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency as “misguided and premature.”
“Moreover, the attempt to challenge Senator Ede Dafinone at a time when he is delivering tangible results is not just politically insensitive, it is strategically unwise,” Obire added.
“Dafinone has emerged as a stabilizing figure, one whose representation has brought dignity, investments, and new visibility to Delta Central. Abandoning a performing senator simply because a few individuals want to recycle old ambitions would not only disrupt ongoing progress but also weaken the collective strength of the district.”
The CNBN chairman stressed that politics should be about service and not entitlement. He declared that the era when one federal constituency repeatedly cornered the senatorial seat has passed, adding that Delta Central now seeks a more balanced political future where performance, not old networks, determines leadership.
“As Delta Central approaches 2027, the call for continuity under Senator Ede Dafinone is growing louder. His steady, principled, and people-centred representation has made him the preferred choice for a second term,” Obire said.
“The district cannot afford an experiment or a backward step into political recycling. Senator Dafinone represents progress, balance, and the new face of Delta Central’s political future.”
Obire concluded that the message ahead of 2027 is unmistakable: there is no vacancy in the Delta Central Senatorial seat. He urged other constituencies to respect the principles of equity and rotation that have long favoured Ughelli/Udu in the past, and called for consolidation of progress rather than disruption.
The strong condemnation by Olorogun Godwin Obire has sparked fresh debate on zoning and rotation arrangements within Delta Central ahead of the 2027 elections, with many political observers watching closely to see how the power equation in the senatorial district will unfold.
