A coalition known as the Ndigbo for Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT) has called on former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, insisting he is not the consensus candidate of the Igbo people. In a press statement issued on Saturday, the group argued that the political realities ahead of the 2027 election strongly favor the incumbent president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and warned that Obi risks another electoral defeat if he proceeds with his ambition. The forum described Tinubu as a “formidable incumbent” whose support base and political structure position him for re-election. It also dismissed…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Barrister Adelabu Bodjor, has dismissed claims that Olorogun O’tega Emerhor stepped down his senatorial ambition in the build-up to the 2023 elections in favour of Senator Ede Dafinone, describing the assertion as misleading, unfounded, and lacking substance. Bodjor, a pioneer Delta Central APC Chairman, said Emerhor could not have withdrawn from a race he never formally declared interest in, stressing that there was no basis for the narrative being promoted by Emerhor’s few supporters in the APC. The rebuttal follows recent calls by the Emerhor Political Family (EPF),…
In every generation, a moment arrives when destiny pauses at a crossroads, compelling a people to choose not just a leader, but a legacy. Delta North stands at such a defining juncture ahead of 2027, a three-horse race that is less about ambition and more about direction, less about power and more about purpose. The contenders are known: Ifeanyi Okowa, the returning patriarch; Ned Nwoko, the incumbent seeking renewal; and Victor Ochei, the reformist voice many now regard as the face of a new Delta North. Yet, beyond names lies a deeper question: who truly wears the crown? The Burden…
_By Lord Davidson Onedju De Pen Lion_ _Saturday, April 18, 2026_ In the emerging calculus of Delta Central’s 2027 senatorial contest, the call for Senator Ede Dafinone to step aside betrays a curious logic—one that his political rivals would never accept if the roles were reversed. Would Ovie Omo-Agege or O’tega Emerhor vacate the seat for Dafinone had they been the incumbent? The answer, resoundingly, is no. Power, in Urhoboland, is not surrendered on sentiment but fought for on the turf of democratic choice. Consensus, however noble in theory, has plainly failed here. The arithmetic of ambition does not lie:…
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Thursday, April 16, 2026 issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq and a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali. Farouq and Alkali are scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday before the court but failed to appear. Only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed was present in court. The trio are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a twenty-one count charge bordering on breach of trust, abuse…
Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has called for a shift from rhetoric to practical solutions in addressing Nigeria’s governance challenges, warning that electoral victories must translate into tangible benefits for citizens. Dafinone spoke at the 3rd Advocate Lecture Series organised by Advocate Publication Ltd, publishers of Advocate Newspaper, where he emphasised the need for reform ahead of the 2027 elections. The lecture, themed “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria,” drew stakeholders from across the political and civic space. “I am always glad when conversations like this move beyond identifying problems to offering…
The Ijaw nation in Delta State, Wednesday formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for re-election in 2027, in what emerged as the highpoint of a grand reception organised in honour of the governor. The event, hosted by the Ijaw National Congress (worldwide) in Bomadi, drew prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders and members of the Ijaw nation from across Delta State and beyond. The endorsement followed a motion moved by the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Julius Pondi, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori be endorsed…
In political history, the archetype of the power-entrenched leader one who refuses to relinquish influence even after leaving office has often drawn comparisons to imperial figures who governed with a sense of entitlement rather than service. This character, driven by an insatiable desire to remain relevant, frequently prioritizes personal legacy over democratic ideals. It is within this context that the recent political maneuvers of Ifeanyi Okowa must be critically examined. Since exiting office as Governor of Delta State, Dr. Okowa’s post-administration trajectory appears to reflect a calculated effort to consolidate political control. His orchestration of his daughter’s emergence into the…
By Dr. N.M. Darigho Odedede Considering the potpourri of goodwill messages and felicitations that greeted the 64th birthday anniversary of Senator Ede Dafinone across various media platforms on the 10th of April, 2026, one can easily conclude that servant leadership is the best form of leadership that appeals to the collective conscience of the people. No doubt, Senator Dafinone’s open-door policy resonates among the majority of the good people of Delta Central, and it seems obvious that his constituents have been waiting for an ample opportunity to reciprocate his servant leadership posture and to celebrate him for the good works…
As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District. Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma. While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift…