WARRIVOICE.COM EXCLUSIVE – A damning report from the independent Senators’ Productivity Index has ranked Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, among the very worst and most ineffective members of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly.
The comprehensive index, compiled by a coalition of leading legislative watchdogs and civil society organizations, delivers a brutal assessment of Dafinone’s first term, highlighting a near-total absence of legislative activity, meaningful debate, or tangible engagement with his constituents in Delta Central.
A Record of Legislative Failure
The findings reveal an astonishingly poor performance from the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator. According to the report, Senator Dafinone has sponsored zero primary billssince taking office. His involvement as a co-sponsor on other motions is described as minimal and inconsequential.
The report further notes his consistent silence during plenary debates and a negligible contribution to the committee work he is assigned to. This level of inactivity stands in stark contrast to the credentials he touted during his campaign, which highlighted his experience as a chartered accountant and Deputy Managing Partner at Crowe Dafinone International.
Governance analyst Chidi Okeke of Transparency Nigeria stated, “Dafinone’s performance is an embarrassment to Delta Central and a betrayal of the trust placed in him. He is collecting millions monthly in allowances while contributing nothing but silence to the Senate. It is utterly indefensible.”
The "Ghost Senator" of Delta Central
Beyond his legislative inertia, the index exposes Senator Dafinone’s profound failure in constituent representation. Residents of Delta Central have consistently criticized his administration for being completely invisible, reporting no significant constituency projects, credible town hall meetings, or effective outreach programs.
On social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #GhostSenator has trended amongst frustrated constituents. One viral post read, “Ede Dafinone is a senator in name only—where are the bills, the projects, the voice for Delta Central? He’s a disgrace!”
This public outcry underscores a growing consensus that the senator is more interested in the lavish perks of office—estimated at over N21 million monthly in allowances—than in fulfilling his duties to the people who elected him.
Attempts by sources close to the senator to justify his record by claiming a focus on “behind-the-scenes” work and securing federal projects have been widely dismissed by legislative experts as hollow and unsubstantiated.
“Senators are elected to legislate, not to hide in the shadows or make vague promises,” said Aisha Mohammed of the Legislative Accountability Network. “Dafinone’s record is a slap in the face to Nigerians struggling under severe economic hardship while he lives large on public funds.”
Mounting Calls for Reform and Accountability
The publication of the Productivity Index has ignited fresh calls for legislative accountability and reform. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and other groups are demanding a complete overhaul of the remuneration system for lawmakers, arguing that non-performers like Dafinone should not be rewarded with taxpayer-funded luxuries.
“The Nigerian people are tired of paying for sheer incompetence,” said SERAP’s Adetokunbo Mumuni. “Senator Dafinone must either step up or step aside.”
With Nigeria facing critical challenges, the pressure is now squarely on Senator Ede Dafinone to immediately justify his mandate or face the consequences from a constituency he has so profoundly neglected.
Senators’ Productivity Index: Ekiti leads, Delta, Sokoto and FCT rank lowest
1. Ekiti: 292
2. Benue: 181
3. Kano: 125
4. Borno: 114
5. Kwara: 104
6. Kebbi: 84
7. Osun: 79
7. Plateau: 79
9. Kogi: 73
9. Ogun: 73
11. Edo: 66
12. Imo: 64
13. Adamawa: 63
14. Anambra: 62
15. Abia: 60
16: Lagos: 58
17. Bauchi: 53
18. Niger: 52
19. Gombe: 45
19. Nasarawa: 45
21. Cross River: 44
22. Bayelsa: 41
23. Delta: 36
23. Katsina: 36
23. Rivers: 36
26. Enugu: 34
26. Jigawa: 34
28. Ebonyi: 32
29. Akwa Ibom: 30
29. Ondo: 30
29. Yobe: 30
32. Oyo: 27
33. Kaduna: 24
34. Taraba: 23
35. Zamfara: 20
36. Sokoto: 15
37. FCT: 11
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