Delta APC Must Stand United For 2027, Says Senator Dafinone

According to Ireporter Online, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State to prioritize unity and inclusiveness as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Speaking at an end-of-year luncheon for APC members from the eight local government areas of Delta Central at his residence on Tuesday, Dafinone emphasized that the party must learn from its performance in the 2023 elections and strengthen internal cohesion to ensure future victories.

The senator called on his supporters to collaborate closely with new party members, noting that unity remains the APC’s greatest strength and the foundation for electoral success. He reminded members that the APC now controls both the federal and state governments, urging full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

“We are all APC. Our governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, is APC. Our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is APC. We must continue to support them and their policies fully. Federal, state, and local government must work together as one big family,” Dafinone stated.

Dafinone also commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as necessary for long-term national stability despite initial hardships. He highlighted the removal of the petroleum subsidy as a difficult but essential step, pointing out that it is already contributing to a reduction in food prices and broader economic improvements.

Urging patience and collective effort among party members, he said, “Stay strong. Stay united. Keep believing. Together, we will move forward.” Dafinone described the gathering as a family reunion and reassured supporters of his accessibility and commitment to their welfare, stating that his leadership would always be measured by the impact on the people.

On party strategy, the senator noted that although the APC did not produce the governor in 2023, the party’s current collaboration with the state government presents renewed opportunities. “Today, the governor is with us, and that means the dividends of democracy are closer than ever,” he said.

APC leaders in Delta Central, including Adelabu Bodjor, Chief Able Idigun, and Chief Tuesday Onoge, praised Dafinone’s performance in the Senate and expressed confidence that he would achieve even more if re-elected in 2027. The event was attended by party leaders, youth and women representatives, and other stakeholders, culminating in a renewed call for unity ahead of the new year and the 2027 elections.