Abuja, March 27, 2026 – Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central Senatorial District brought together prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from his constituency for a unifying dinner in Abuja on Thursday night, setting a tone of solidarity just hours before the party’s National Convention kicks off at Eagle Square today.
The event, held at the upscale Nkoyo Restaurant in Ceddi Plaza, aimed to welcome leaders who had arrived early for the convention and strengthen bonds among Delta Central party members, according to the senator.
“Last night in Abuja, I had the pleasure of hosting a dinner at Nkoyo Restaurant, Ceddi Plaza, for our respected leaders from Delta Central who travelled in ahead of the APC National Convention starting today at Eagle Square,”
Dafinone said in a statement.
He described the gathering as a “relaxed” affair, offering a casual space to reconnect and discuss ahead of the high-stakes convention.
The dinner drew a who’s who of Delta Central politics. Key attendees included Ighoyota Amori, Chief John Oguma, Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, Delta Central APC Vice Chairman Chief Ovie Agas, Chief Kingsley Esiso, Chief Isaac Akpoveta, Olorogun Bernard Edewor, Dr. Mrs Augustina Erah, Chief Mrs Tina Brown, and Oniemo Faith Majemite.
Members of the Delta State House of Assembly, led by Deputy Speaker Arthur Akpowowo, were also present, alongside Chief Perkins Umukoro, Chief James Augoye, Hon. Edafe Emakpor, Hon. Matthew Omonade, Hon. Festus Utuama, and Hon. Benson Obire.
Local government representation was strong, with ALGON Chairman for Delta State, Chief Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa, leading council chairmen such as Chief Bright Abeke, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, Dr. Lucky Avweromre, Chief Anthony Onoriode Ofoni, Chief Augustine Ogedegbe, and Olorogun Vincent Oyibode. Commissioners Hon. Onoriode Agofure and Hon. Ejiro Jamani joined APC local government area chairmen and secretaries.
Dafinone struck an optimistic note about the convention, calling for peace among delegates. “As the Convention begins today, I wish all participants a peaceful and successful outing,” he said, echoing the party’s mantra: “APC – Renewed Hope for More Agenda.”
The event underscores growing cohesion in Delta Central APC ranks as the party gears up for national leadership decisions.