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Tinubu has achieved more for Nigeria than predecessors in 16 years — Dafinone

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*Rallies 250 Urhobo Communities for APC Ahead of 2027 Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done more to fix Nigeria than previous presidents in the past 16 years, arguing that the administration’s tough economic policies are necessary to reverse decades of national challenges and reposition the country for sustainable growth. Dafinone made the assertion on Saturday at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State, during a consultation meeting with community youth leaders drawn from 250 communities in Ughelli South and Udu Local Government Areas, where he rallied support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Delta Central lawmaker maintained that President Tinubu had demonstrated the political courage to confront longstanding national challenges, stressing that although some of his policies appear tough and have brought hardship to Nigerians, they are necessary to reposition the country for economic recovery and lasting prosperity.

He expressed confidence that the difficult decisions being taken by the administration would ultimately yield positive results, urging Nigerians to remain patient as the government works towards stabilising the economy and improving living conditions. Turning to the 2027 general elections, Dafinone commended President Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as their commendable performance, stressing the importance of continuity and political cooperation in sustaining development.

He argued that both leaders were delivering on their responsibilities and that the principle of not changing a winning team should guide political considerations ahead of the elections. The senator urged youth leaders from the 250 communities to support APC candidates across all levels, including the presidency, governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly. According to him, political alignment between the Federal Government, Delta State Government and elected representatives would strengthen opportunities for attracting infrastructure projects, employment initiatives and other developmental interventions to Urhobo communities.

Dafinone cautioned against dissipating political support on opposition parties, arguing that the Urhobo Nation stood to benefit more from eff…

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