UGHELLI/Nigeria: Chairman of Concerned Nigerians for Better Nigeria (CNBN), Olorogun Godwin Obire, PhD, has criticised emerging political interests from the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency eyeing the Delta Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections, describing such moves as self-serving and contrary to the collective interest of the district.
Speaking with journalists in Asaba, the political strategist insisted that the growing agitation for a change in representation was unnecessary, maintaining that Senator Ede Dafinone has earned the confidence of the people through what he described as impactful and people-oriented leadership.
According to Obire, the political climate in Delta Central favours continuity, noting that Dafinone’s performance, accessibility and inclusive representation have positioned him as the preferred choice for a second term.
He argued that Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency has historically dominated the senatorial position more than any other bloc in the district, citing the tenures of the late Senator Felix Ibru, Senator Brume, Senator Pius Ewherido, and former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
Obire maintained that the long-standing occupancy of the seat by the constituency underscores the need for equity and balanced political rotation, stressing that other federal constituencies in Delta Central deserve the opportunity to produce a senator.
He described the renewed push from Ughelli/Udu as “misguided and premature,” warning that any attempt to reclaim the seat so soon after years of dominance could be perceived as political overreach and marginalisation of other blocs.
The CNBN chairman further argued that challenging a sitting senator who, in his view, is delivering tangible results would be politically insensitive and counterproductive to the progress already recorded in the district.
“Senator Dafinone has brought stability, visibility and development to Delta Central. Replacing such leadership for the sake of recycled ambitions would disrupt progress and weaken the collective strength of the district,” he said.
Obire emphasised that political leadership should be driven by service and not entitlement, adding that the era of monopolising the senatorial seat by any single constituency should give way to fairness and inclusiveness.
He noted that Delta Central is gradually embracing a new political culture where performance and equity take precedence over entrenched political interests.
Reaffirming his position, Obire declared that there is “no vacancy” in the Delta Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections, urging political actors to support continuity in order to consolidate ongoing development.
He concluded that the district must prioritise unity, fairness and sustained progress, insisting that returning Senator Dafinone for a second term aligns with the broader interest of the Urhobo nation.
