By Sunday Apah
The Ughelli South Political Colonels (USPC), a vibrant political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), convened an enlarged executive meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, to integrate both old and new members of the APC into a unified and forward-thinking bloc.
The meeting, held at the Unity Hall of the Ughelli South Local Government Council Secretariat, aimed to harness the inherent electoral potential of the party in the LGA and beyond.
Delivering his keynote address, the Chairman of the group, Olorogun John Ewenede, revealed the group’s unwavering commitment to promoting the core progressive ideals of the APC within Ughelli South LGA.
He noted that the group’s mission is to mobilize grassroots participation, foster inclusive leadership, and advance policy-driven governance.
“We aim to build a disciplined, people-focused movement that strengthens internal party democracy and holds public office holders accountable,” Ewenede stated.
He added that USPC is poised to become a leading political force in Delta State through sustained grassroots mobilization, principled leadership, and proactive community engagement.
Other executive members of the group—Deacon Mathew Kwode (Publicity Secretary), Hon. Collins Mukoro (Vice Chairman 1), Hon. Paul Etaga (Secretary General), and Chief Ubu Jiminyevwe (Assistant Treasurer)—who spoke in the same vein, emphasized that their strategy focuses on grassroots mobilization and awareness creation regarding the leadership and development agenda of the party across all strata.
According to them, “Progress is achieved when we move as one. Unity is our weapon; commitment is our tool. Let us emphasize that the party is one big family, and we, along with all members, must work under the APC, irrespective of prior affiliations, to deliver all the party’s candidates in future elections.”
“The political pressure group shall contribute massively to the electoral fortunes of the party.
“We have resolved to commence and embark on robust consultative visits to APC leaders and stakeholders across Ughelli South and Delta State to enhance internal cooperation and solidify the party’s grassroots presence.”
“Our membership in USPC remains open to all registered APC members in Ughelli South who align with the group’s vision for transparent, inclusive, and grassroots development-oriented political engagement.”
In line with the group’s vision of unity, the following individuals were constituted as the new executive: Olorogun John Ewenede (Chairman), Sir Sunday Mrakpor (Deputy Chairman), Hon. Collins Mukoro (Vice Chairman 1), Chief Matthew Ogboru (Vice Chairman II), Prince Koyoyo Uhrorho (Vice Chairman III), Hon. Paul Etaga (Secretary General), Engr. Ogheneochuko Agberia (Assistant Secretary I), Chief Stephen Dieseruvwe (Assistant Secretary II), Dcn. Matthew Kwode (Publicity Secretary), Mr. David Dadi (Assistant Publicity Secretary), Hon. Matthew Oguma (Treasurer), Chief Ubu Digbame Jiminyevwe (Assistant Treasurer), Chief Fidelis Tuvata (Financial Secretary), Chief Samuel Oghotomo (Organizing Secretary), Mr. Isaiah Awherhurho (Assistant Organizing Secretary), Mr. Godwin Ewhien (Welfare Officer), Mr. Solomon Orovwighokpeki (Auditor), Mrs. Josephine Oromata (Women Mobilizer), Hon. Happy Gbeke (Youth Mobilizer), Chief Frank Ugen (Adviser), Chief Francis Aguonigho (Chief Adviser), Mr. Simon Umudi (aka Temple, Director of Operations), Chief Isaac Omafuaire (Ex-Officio), Chief Charles Ariko (Ex-Officio), Chief Ovis Uto (Ex-Officio), while Hon. Chief Sunday Apah and Dr. Kingsley Akeni serve as press secretaries.
