2027: 42 trade unions in Delta back Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone

‎ ‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ‎ ‎ABUJA — AHEAD of the January 16, elections, a coalition of 42 trade unions in Delta State has pledged support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. ‎ ‎The coalition, operating under the Delta State Informal Sector Association, comprises over 120,000 artisans and informal sector workers across the state. ‎ ‎The group pledged its allegiance at the weekend when its leadership paid a solidarity visit to Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone. ‎ ‎While receiving the representatives of the association, Senator Dafinone described their coming together under one platform as a significant step towards strengthening grassroots mobilisation and political engagement. ‎ ‎He commended the various trade unions for uniting under the association and appreciated them for reaffirming their support for Tinubu, Oborevwori, his own re-election and the success of all APC candidates in the 2027 elections. ‎ ‎The senator said “this development reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our party’s political structures through effective grassroots mobilisation and sustained engagement with different segments of society.” ‎ ‎He also acknowledged the importance of the informal sector, noting that the coalition’s broad membership provided an avenue for deeper engagement with artisans, traders and other workers across Delta State.