UGHELLI/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Chief Ese Gam on his reelection as President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), describing the outcome as a testament to the unity and democratic values of the Urhobo nation. Chief Gam secured 432 votes to defeat Chief Simeon Ohwofa, who scored 178 votes.
The Governor also extended his congratulations to all other elected members of the union’s Executive Committee, praising their participation as a reflection of their commitment to the growth and progress of the Urhobo people.
Oborevwori, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded the peaceful and orderly conduct of the 94th Urhobo National Day Celebration and the 2025 Annual Congress held at the UPU headquarters in Uvwiamughe-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area.
He commended the maturity and restraint demonstrated by delegates, contestants, and their supporters, noting that their behaviour underscored the deep sense of unity and cultural pride that defines the Urhobo nation.
The Governor urged the newly elected leadership to prioritise the concerns raised during the campaigns and to strengthen the union’s role in advancing the collective aspirations of the Urhobo people.
“The UPU remains a critical cultural and socio-political institution of the Urhobo nation. I charge the new Executive to build on the foundation laid by their predecessors and work tirelessly to foster more unity, peace, and love among our people,” he said.
Oborevwori encouraged all contestants, regardless of the outcome, to continue supporting the union, stressing that their dedication to the development of the Urhobo nation was invaluable in preserving its strength and identity.
He reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner with all ethnic nationalities in the state in the pursuit of cultural preservation, socio-economic development, and the progress of all Deltans.
