By Lucky Uto
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has thrown his weight behind the bold but controversial economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing confidence that Nigerians will soon begin to see tangible benefits despite the current hardship.
Speaking as Guest of Honour at the third edition of the Advocate Newspapers Lecture Series held in Ughelli, the lawmaker acknowledged that while the nation’s economic situation remains challenging, the administration’s decisions are necessary steps toward long-term stability and growth.
Dafinone noted that the President deliberately embraced difficult choices, including the removal of fuel subsidy, fully aware of the political cost.
According to him, such decisive actions, though unpopular, are aimed at repositioning the country’s economy for sustainable development.
“President Tinubu chose the path of reform, even when it meant facing public disapproval.
Many before him avoided these decisions, but he took them head-on in the interest of a better Nigeria,” Dafinone stated, assuring that the gains of these policies would soon become evident.
The lecture, themed “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria,” comes at a critical time as political activities gradually build up ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He also applauded the publisher of Advocate Newspapers, Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, for sustaining a platform that encourages meaningful dialogue on governance and accountability.
The event attracted a wide array of dignitaries and media veterans, including respected figures such as Abraham Ogbodo and Ochuko Orogun, alongside other stakeholders from both the print and electronic media, reinforcing the importance of informed discourse in shaping Nigeria’s democratic future.
