Ex-Lawmaker, Oghenechovwen Emerges National Leader In Ughelli South, As Group Endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori For 2027

Former member, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen has emerged as the National political leader in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State.

Oghenechovwen who represented Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency, was also former Director of Protocol, Commissioner and member of Delta State Executive Council.

The Ughelli South United Forum, made up of State appointees in Ughelli South on Wednesday 22nd October, 2025, unanimously adopted Oghenechovwen as Patron and National political leader.

The meeting held at the residence of Oghenechovwen in Iwhrekan Community, the group also endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sherriff Oborevwori for second term in 2027.

They commended President Tinubu for the various reforms and policies aimed at providing solutions to the economic challenges and insecurity in the country.

The group also lauded Governor Oborevwori for the transformation, human capital and infrastructural development, and execution of gigantic projects across State.

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Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman, Ughelli South United Forum, Ambassador ( Chief) Goodwin Okporoko said the members of the group were hundred percent for Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori.

Okporoko, Executive Assistant on Security Matters To Governor Oborevwori, urged the women and youths in Ughelli South to continue to support the MORE Agenda of Governor Oborevwori.

He said all the votes in Ughelli South will go to Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori in 2027.

Various speakers at the meeting expressed their collective support for Tinubu and Oborevwori, while passing a vote of confidence on Dr. Oghenechovwen.