Dafinone defeats Omo-Agege to clinch APC Delta Central ticket

Senator Ede Dafinone has emerged the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Delta Central Senatorial District conducted on Monday, defeating a former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in direct voting across the district.

The Secretary of the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, Nusa Amagbor, made the declaration of the results on Monday.

Amagbor said Dafinone polled 116,252 votes against Omo-Agege’s 3,643 votes.

He described the exercise as peaceful, commending stakeholders for cooperation and orderly conduct throughout the Delta Central Senatorial District.

He said: “Based on the authenticated results before me, Senator Dafinone scored 116,252 votes, while his opponent scored 3,643 votes.

“Having satisfied all requirements of our great party and secured highest valid votes cast, Senator Dafinone is hereby declared winner.”

In his victory remarks, Dafinone said: “The process was transparent, open, free and fair. 

“I thank supporters across Delta Central.

“I will also call on Senator Omo-Agege to join forces so we work together for victory in 2027 across all positions.”