Senator Ede Dafinone has assured the people of Delta Central Senatorial District of stronger representation, equitable distribution of constituency projects and renewed efforts to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, if re-elected to the Senate in 2027.
Dafinone gave the assurance while speaking shortly after the official presentation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag to him as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The senator, who is seeking re-election to the 11th National Assembly, expressed confidence that stronger political cooperation between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and himself would attract greater federal attention, investment and development opportunities to the Urhobo nation.
He identified the revival of the DSC Aladja industrial complex as one of his major priorities, stressing that restoring the facility to productive use would create employment opportunities, stimulate industrial activities and contribute to the economic development of Delta Central and the state.
Dafinone also pledged to sustain the equitable distribution of constituency projects across the eight local government areas of Delta Central, assuring constituents that no community would be deliberately excluded from development initiatives.
According to him, his record of representation over the past three and a half years demonstrates his commitment to delivering projects and programmes that directly improve the living conditions of his constituents.
The senator further expressed optimism that his re-election would strengthen the voice of the Urhobo nation in the National Assembly, particularly through the additional legislative experience and influence associated with returning lawmakers.
He maintained that Delta Central stood to benefit significantly from closer collaboration with the Federal Government and the Oborevwori administration, noting that political alignment could facilitate the execution of critical infrastructure and economic development projects.
Speaking on national economic developments, Dafinone commended President Tinubu’s reform policies, describing them as necessary measures aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustainable economic growth and productivity.
He argued that although the reforms had presented challenges, their benefits were beginning to emerge, particularly through increased financial resources available to state and local governments for development programmes.
Dafinone noted that improved revenue allocations had strengthened the capacity of subnational governments to undertake infrastructure projects, implement social programmes and deliver other development initiatives.
He expressed confidence that the economic policies of the Tinubu administration would ultimately strengthen national productivity, attract investment and create more opportunities for Nigerians.
The lawmaker consequently urged the people of Delta Central to support APC candidates at all levels in the 2027 general elections, maintaining that political cooperation between the federal, state and legislative arms of government would enhance development opportunities for the senatorial district.
He particularly appealed to Urhobo voters to embrace mainstream national politics, arguing that stronger participation in the governing political structure would give the ethnic nationality greater opportunities to influence decisions affecting its development.
Dafinone reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented representation, assuring constituents that the interests of Delta Central and the broader Urhobo nation would remain central to his legislative agenda if entrusted with another mandate in 2027.
