By Sunday Apah
The Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu Federal Constituency (U3) Forum, a political advocacy group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the re-elections of President Bola Tinubu, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, Rt. Hon. Francis Waive, and all APC candidates in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
This was made known during a gathering where the Forum welcomed Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, along with Hon. Francis Waive, who serves the Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency.
The meeting took place over the weekend at the residence of Chief John Oguma, the Forum’s Chairman, in Ovwor-Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.
During the meeting, the Forum passed a unanimous vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Hon. Francis Waive.
The motion was introduced by Barr. Jaro Egbo, Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, and was seconded by Chief Adelabu Bojor, former APC Delta Central Senatorial Chairman.
Chief John Oguma, the Forum’s Chairman, emphasized the need to support Tinubu’s return to leadership, stating, “We must ensure that Tinubu is back in the Villa. This decision is firm.
“The same applies to our governor—he is performing exceptionally. He is the only leader in our history to receive a chieftaincy title from all 24 Urhobo kings, which highlights unity and respect.”
Oguma also paid tribute to Senator Dafinone, recalling their political collaboration with the Senator’s father in the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).
He remarked, “I served as a youth leader when his father was a Senator. Now, his son is continuing that legacy. His father completed two terms, and it’s expected that he will as well.”
He further acknowledged Hon. Waive’s contributions, stating, “For many years, we sent representatives to the National Assembly without seeing significant impact.
“Today, we have a representative who has successfully established a Federal Medical Centre in Udu, facilitated a Federal School of Nursing, and set up a world-class Computer School. This is the kind of politics I believe in—prioritizing human capital development.”
Oguma highlighted the collective decision of the Forum: “When I made this proclamation, no one disputed it. The support was immense. Our political approach is about ‘we’ not ‘I.’”
He urged mutual respect among members, saying, “If it’s not your turn now, it might be yours in the future. We have one governor and one president. It’s crucial that we remain loyal and support their leadership. Opposing them is effectively opposing the will of God, who placed them in power.”
Senator Ede Dafinone, speaking at the event, acknowledged the newfound unity in Delta politics. “There is no longer an opposition in Delta. We are united under one party with one goal. There are no winners or losers here; we are all victorious,” he asserted.
He praised Governor Oborevwori’s efforts to bridge party divides, stating, “Integrating the PDP bloc into the APC was a visionary and unifying move. Federal appointments are now channeled through the governor’s office, promoting restored discipline and structure.”
Regarding the national economy, Dafinone remarked, “The last two years have been challenging, but under President Tinubu’s leadership, signs of economic recovery are emerging. The difficult decisions made are beginning to pay off.”
Hon. Francis Waive expressed gratitude for the Forum’s support, stating, “When your community endorses you and expresses confidence in your candidacy, it’s truly humbling.”
He highlighted the creation of the Federal Medical Centre in Oleri, established through a law signed by President Tinubu, as a significant legislative achievement. “We are witnessing unparalleled unity. Governor Oborevwori has successfully united political factions, which epitomizes effective leadership.”
