Oborevwori Downplays Omo-Agege, Praises Dafinone’s Political Weight In Urhobo Politics
2027: Oborevwori Weighs In on Delta APC Realignments
AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has dismissed concerns that former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, poses any electoral threat in the state’s evolving political landscape.
Speaking during a televised interview on ARISE News, the governor maintained that the real political weight in Urhoboland currently rests with Senator Ede Dafinone, whom he described as a respected and influential figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Omo-Agege’s Exit ‘Expected and Unsurprising’
Oborevwori stated that Omo-Agege’s resignation from the APC did not come as a shock, suggesting that internal signals of his departure had been visible for months.
According to him, many political allies of the former Deputy Senate President had already exited the party long before his formal resignation.
He also faulted Omo-Agege’s alleged failure to consult party stakeholders during his senatorial primary bid, describing it as a major political misstep.
Dafinone’s Name Carries Deep Urhobo Legacy
In contrast, the governor praised Senator Ede Dafinone, APC’s Delta Central senatorial candidate, describing him as a product of a respected political legacy.
He noted that the Dafinone name carries longstanding recognition in Urhoboland, linking it to past contributions to governance and development in Delta State.
Oborevwori argued that this historical influence gives Dafinone a stronger political foundation in the district.
‘No Threat to My Political Structure’
The governor insisted that Omo-Agege does not represent any electoral danger to his administration or political structure in Delta State.
He argued that governance performance remains the strongest determinant of political support, stressing that ongoing infrastructure and security efforts would speak for his government in 2027.
Internal Party Contestation and Emerging Alignments
Oborevwori also maintained that the APC primary that produced Dafinone was transparent, urging acceptance of the outcome.
His remarks come amid renewed political positioning across Delta State following Omo-Agege’s exit and growing speculation about shifting alliances ahead of 2027.
