Chairman of Concerned Nigerians for Better Nigeria (CNBN), Olorogun Godwin Obire, PhD, has raised strong objections to reports that some politicians from the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency are positioning themselves for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in 2027. He argued that such ambitions run contrary to the wider interests of both the constituency and the senatorial district.
Speaking in Asaba, the political strategist said the evolving discourse around the 2027 Delta Central Senate race has made one thing clear: there is no vacancy in the district’s Senate seat. According to him, Senator Ede Dafinone has “earned the confidence of the district through solid performance, accessibility, and a style of representation that promotes the collective good of the Urhobo Nation.” In a period where the people seek stability, Obire stressed, continuity for a performing senator is the logical choice.
Obire highlighted that the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency has historically enjoyed the largest share of representation in the Senate. Tracing the political history of Delta Central, he noted that the late Senator Felix Ibru from Ughelli North set the pace, followed by Senator Brume, and later Senator Pius Ewherido—all from the same axis. The trend, he added, continued with Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who held the seat for eight years.
He said this long-standing pattern underscores the need for fairness. “No other federal constituency in Delta Central has held the Senate seat as frequently as Ughelli/Udu,” Obire stated. “Their repeated occupancy has given them ample opportunity to shape legislation, attract development, and dominate the political narrative. Justice, equity, and balanced rotation demand that other constituencies also be given the chance to serve.”
According to him, emerging ambitions from the Ughelli/Udu bloc appear “misguided and premature,” given their history of extended representation. Pushing to reclaim the seat immediately in 2027, he argued, would amount to political overreach and marginalise other blocs that have long waited for their turn.
Obire also maintained that challenging Senator Dafinone at this time would be politically unwise. “At a moment when Senator Dafinone is delivering tangible results, attempting to unseat him is not only insensitive but strategically flawed,” he said. He praised Dafinone as a stabilising leader whose tenure has brought renewed dignity, investment, and visibility to Delta Central.
He emphasised that political leadership should be driven by competence and service, not entitlement. “The era of any federal constituency cornering the senatorial seat repeatedly is over,” he said. “Delta Central now seeks balanced representation—one defined by performance rather than recycled ambitions.”
Concluding, Obire reiterated the growing district-wide support for Dafinone’s second-term bid. He described the senator as a symbol of progress and the future of Delta Central politics.
“As 2027 approaches, the message is clear: there is no vacancy in the Delta Central Senate seat,” Obire declared. “Senator Ede Dafinone has earned a second term, and equity requires that other constituencies respect the rotation that has long favoured them. Now is the time to consolidate progress, not derail it.”
