Delta Central Senatorial District election 2027: voters in the 8 local government areas of Delta Central (Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Okpe, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Uvwie) elect their senator on Saturday, 16 January 2027. This page lists the candidates and will carry the results LGA by LGA as INEC declares them.
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Results status: Polls not yet open.
Delta Central Senate candidates 2027
- APC: Ede Dafinone
- NDC: Ovie Omo-Agege
INEC’s final list includes candidates from other parties. We are adding them here as we verify each name against the commission’s list.
Election dates
| Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives | Saturday, 16 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Governorship and State House of Assembly | Saturday, 6 February 2027 |
| Final voter register certified | 15 December 2026 (INEC schedule) |
Delta Central Senate election results 2027
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Ede Dafinone | Awaiting | – |
| NDC | Ovie Omo-Agege | Awaiting | – |
| Others | Other parties’ candidates on INEC’s final list (being added) | Awaiting | – |
The returning officer declares the winner at the district collation centre after all 8 LGAs report.
Results by LGA
- Ethiope East election results
- Ethiope West election results
- Okpe election results
- Sapele election results
- Udu election results
- Ughelli North election results
- Ughelli South election results
- Uvwie election results
How Delta Central voted in the 2023 governorship election
| Candidate (party in 2023) | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Oborevwori (PDP) | 100,089 | 41.45% |
| Ovie Omo-Agege (APC) | 115,860 | 47.98% |
| Ken Pela (LP) | 13,682 | 5.67% |
| Others | 11,856 | 4.91% |
| Total valid votes | 241,487 | Turnout % |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Delta Central Senate election?
Saturday, 16 January 2027, alongside the presidential and House of Representatives elections.
Which LGAs are in Delta Central Senatorial District?
Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Okpe, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Uvwie.
Who is the APC Senate candidate for Delta Central?
Ede Dafinone is the APC candidate.
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