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2027: Sapele APC backs Dafinone’s re-election bid
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State publicly affirmed its support for incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone’s bid for re‑election to the Delta Central Senate seat. The announcement was made by Hon. Francis Okpigben, the Sapele APC LG Chairman, during a visit to the senator’s country home, where he highlighted the senator’s role in maintaining peace during a recent local government congress. Okpigben stated that the party stands behind Dafinone through the 2027 election cycle and into the 2027‑2031 term. The endorsement signals party unity in the area and may influence voter perception ahead of the senatorial contest. The party plans to continue campaigning for the senator as the election approaches.
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