BREAKING: Oyowe Beats Obieh, Gets Second Term As Delta NUJ Chairman

Comrade Churchill Oyowe has secured a second term as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, after defeating Kenneth Obieh in the 2026 council election.

Oyowe of the Power Consolidation Team polled 238 votes to defeat Obieh of the Stand Up Team, who scored 218 votes.

However, Obieh’s team recorded victories in some other key positions, according to the results released from the election.

For the position of State Secretary, Felix Ekwu defeated Comrade Pere Botu with 237 votes against Botu’s 202 votes.

In the contest for Vice Chairman, Patrick Ochie polled 241 votes to defeat Monday Osayande, who scored 173 votes.

Similarly, Josephine defeated Andy Emephia in the contest for Assistant Secretary, polling 267 votes against Emephia’s 188 votes.

Oyowe’s Power Consolidation Team campaigned on the platform of consolidation, continuity and taking the Delta State Council to the next level.

Its campaign message emphasised proven record, character, capacity and competence, with a pledge to work towards a stronger NUJ, a greater council and a better tomorrow for journalists in Delta State.

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The results mark a mixed outcome for the two teams, with Oyowe retaining the chairmanship while candidates from the Stand Up Team secured victories in the other three positions.