Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has secured endorsements from youths and political leaders across Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsements were declared on Friday during the senator’s consultation visits to the three kingdoms, where youth leaders and political stakeholders pledged their support for his re-election bid and the electoral success of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Dafinone was accompanied on the consultation 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 prominent political leaders.
The senator began the consultations in Idjerhe Kingdom with a visit to the residence of Chief Hon. Halims Agoda, a prominent APC leader, 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’ support for Dafinone’s re-election, while highlighting some of the developmental challenges confronting the kingdom.
Agbigbe appealed to the senator to prioritise the community’s needs in his constituency intervention programmes, expressing the expectation that increased attention would be given to projects capable of improving the welfare of residents.
Similarly, Chief Agoda, speaking on behalf of Idjerhe political leaders, expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in the forthcoming elections, describing the anticipated victory of the party and Senator Dafinone in 2027 as a “done deal.”
From Jesse, the consultation train proceeded to Mosogar Kingdom, where the senator and his entourage were received by Senator Chief Ighoyota Amori, Chief Solomon Obareki and other prominent leaders.
At the gathering, Mosogar Youth President, Hon. Oki Eboigbe, pledged the support of youths in the kingdom for Dafinone’s re-election, assuring him of their readiness to mobilise grassroots 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 highlighted the resolve of political stakeholders in Mosogar to work together towards securing victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections.
The consultation tour subsequently 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, Hon. 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 Oghara and expressing optimism that the party would win the various contested positions in 2027.
Omomedia assured the senator of the youths’ commitment to grassroots mobilisation to ensure the party’s victory across the community.
Reinforcing the position of the youth leader, Chief Golley pledged that Oghara would deliver a resounding victory for Dafinone and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
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 Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms.
In his responses at the different gatherings, Senator Dafinone thanked the youths, political leaders and residents of the three kingdoms for their endorsements and continued support.
He assured them of his commitment to attracting more federal projects, programmes and development opportunities to Delta Central, emphasising 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, urging 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 by the senator and APC stakeholders aimed at strengthening party structures, consolidating grassroots support and building alliances across Delta Central ahead of the next general elections.
