Delta APC Kicks Over Sen. Dafinone’s Recall Move, Says It’s ‘Politically Motivated Blackmail’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State under the chairmanship of Elder Omeni Sobotie has described as “politically motivated blackmail” the recall move against Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delfa Central Senatorial District of Delta State.

Social media influencer, Fejiro Oliver had initiated the reported recall process citing poor representation and performance by Senator Dafinone.

But reacting, the Delta state chapter of APC, in a statement by state publicity secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., said it is utterly disgusting, laughable and baseless attempt by a bunch of clueless, hungry-looking individuals to try to initiate recall of the lawmaker..

“We categorically condemn this mischievous recall exercise in its entirety as a farcical exhibition of ignorance”, the party scribe said.

He maintained that the so-called recall effort is dead on arrival saying it is a poorly scripted melodrama that wouldn’t fly.

According to hin, the people of Delta Central are far too enlightened to fall for such cheap, recycled tactics, stressing that it is no coincidence that this campaign surfaced at a time when Senator Dafinone is receiving widespread commendation across Delta Central for his sterling performance in the Senate.

“From robust legislative contributions to effective representation and development-focused interventions, Senator Dafinone has exceeded expectations and redefined public service in our Senatorial District.

“We wish to make it abundantly clear that none of these paid vaudevillian characters behind this comical charade are recognized card-carrying members of our Party, nor do they possess the moral or political standing to speak on behalf of our great Party or the constituents of Delta Central”.

Onojeghuo said that Delta APC was not unmindful of the pattern of malicious campaigns, which are often designed to serve the sinister motives of shadowy paymasters threatened by Senator Ede Dafinone’s integrity, performance and rising profile.

“It is on record that Senator Dafinone has conducted himself with utmost dignity, legislative excellence and unwavering dedication to the people of Delta Central since his assumption of office. His record speaks for itself.

The party challenged the proponents of the recall to come clean, saying “Who is bankrolling this deceitful campaign? Whose interests are served by undermining the good work of Senator Dafinone? The people of Delta Central will not be used as pawns in their unholy vendetta and clandestine attempts to reclaim bygone days.

“Let it be known that Senator Ede Dafinone enjoys the full confidence and support of the APC leadership and members in Delta State. There is no legitimate recall effort recognized or endorsed by our Party or by any credible leaders in Delta Central and we will not stand idly by while the name of a performing Senator is dragged through the mud by political miscreants and media mercenaries.

Onojeghuo maintained that the proponents holds “no electoral mandate, no democratic legitimacy and no credible stake in the collective decision of the Delta Central electorate, stressing that the efforts to undermine the will of the people through media antics and veiled threats with the forlorn hopes of pecuniary rewards are not only disgraceful but also an affront to the intelligence and integrity of Delta Central constituents.

“This Party will not tolerate politically motivated blackmail or campaigns of calumny against its elected officials. We are prepared to expose, confront and dismantle any further efforts to undermine our legislative representatives in the guise of a questionable recall process laced with unwarranted malice.

“The people of Delta Central are not fools and will not be swayed by the antics of serial blackmailers”, the statement added, pointing out, “Let the detractors take notice that Delta APC stands with Senator Ede Dafinone, and no amount of noise, lies or blackmail will change that”.