A coalition of Okpe youths backing former Deputy Senate President, Senator Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, has called on the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, to abandon his 2027 re-election bid and support Omo-Agege.
The group, known as the Coalition of Okpe Youth for Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, said it took the position because, in its assessment, Dafinone had failed to provide the quality of representation expected by the people of Delta Central.
Addressing journalists, the Coordinator of the coalition, Comrade Ufuoma Victor Erharhine, accused the incumbent senator of being largely ineffective in the National Assembly, alleging that his performance had fallen short of the expectations of constituents.
Erharhine said the people of Delta Central needed a representative who would be vocal, active and capable of aggressively pursuing legislation, development projects and other opportunities capable of improving the lives of constituents.
According to him, Dafinone had not demonstrated sufficient legislative visibility, alleging that the senator had failed to sponsor impactful bills and effectively articulate the interests of Delta Central on the floor of the Senate.
“Senator Ede Dafinone should step down and support Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege come 2027,” Erharhine said, insisting that the district deserved a stronger voice at the National Assembly.
The coordinator contrasted what he described as Dafinone’s alleged passive approach with the activities of senators from other parts of the country, who, he said, were constantly pushing for projects, policies and interventions for their constituents.
Erharhine said the coalition was convinced that Omo-Agege, who previously served as Deputy Senate President, possessed the experience, legislative knowledge and political capacity required to provide what it described as more effective representation for Delta Central.
The group therefore appealed to Dafinone to put the interest of the senatorial district above personal political ambition by stepping aside and supporting Omo-Agege in 2027, while urging voters to critically assess the performance, visibility and legislative contributions of all contenders before deciding who should represent them.