Senator Olorogun Efe Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has been urged to resign honourably or face a possible recall, following allegations of underperformance and lack of effective representation
This demand was issued on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, by the Nigerian Polling Units Chairmen’s Forum (NPUCF), Delta Central Chapter, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at God’Own Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State.
The forum, comprising politically active constituents across party lines, expressed strong dissatisfaction with Senator Dafinone’s performance in office, citing his failure to initiate impactful legislation, execute empowerment programs, and engage effectively with the people of Delta Central.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, the National Chairman of NPUCF, Rt. Evangelist Nicholas Evwirnure, accused the senator of gross underrepresentation and a lack of visibility at the National Assembly.
“Despite being the only representative of the Urhobo nation — the fifth-largest ethnic group in Nigeria — in the red chamber, Senator Dafinone has failed to make his presence felt. This is unacceptable,” Evwirnure said.
He added: “We’ve had impactful senators in the past such as the late Fred Brume, who initiated the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), and the late Chief Pius Ehwerido, who helped implement it. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege also brought the Federal Polytechnic to Orogun and attracted a medical university to the state.”
“In contrast, Senator Dafinone’s tenure has been characterized by silence, detachment from his constituents, and a lack of meaningful development initiatives.”
The forum also demanded transparency regarding the alleged N10 billion in constituency project funds allocated over two years. “We demand an account of how and where these funds have been utilized. Constituents have not seen evidence of such massive spending,” Evwirnure said.
They emphasized the urgent need for the senator to push for the revival of key economic assets such as the steel company and other moribund industries in Urhoboland to generate employment and spur economic development.
The group issued a stern warning that if Senator Dafinone fails to respond and show measurable progress within a short period, they would begin the formal recall process.
The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, expressing optimism in their respective leaderships.
