By Sunday Apah
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus of Ughelli South Local Government Area Constituency I (Ughievwen) on Sunday appointed Olorogun Johnson Odafetite Boro as its chairman.
The decision was reached during a well-attended meeting of party stakeholders drawn from across the constituency, held in the country home of Olorogun Johnson Boro at Agbowhiame town, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The caucus also approved a full list of executive members to work with the new chairman. Those appointed include Chief Patrick Akpokiboro Fovie, Chief Adelabu Bodjor, Deacon Matthew Kwode, Olorogun David Uhawha, Prince Koyoyo Avwomakpotor Uhrorho, Olorogun Ubu Digbame Jiminyevwen, Chief Mrs. Lizzy Djebah-Unurhoro, Mr. Ojays Ojigho, Olorogun Isaiah Kekeje and Chief Michael Djegbe Oshetigho.
In his acceptance speech, Olorogun Johnson Odafetite Boro expressed profound gratitude to members of the caucus for the confidence reposed in him.
He said the appointment was both an honour and a call to greater service to the people of Ughievwen and the APC family.
Boro promised to prioritise the unity of Ughievwen above all other considerations.
He pledged to work closely with every stakeholder, irrespective of past differences, to build a stronger, more cohesive political structure that would advance the interests of the constituency.
He further assured the gathering that under his leadership the caucus would focus on mobilising support for the party’s programmes, promoting internal democracy and ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach every community within Ughievwen. “I will not rest until our people feel the impact of our collective efforts,” he declared.
Earlier in the meeting, several prominent stakeholders spoke in support of the new leadership. Mr. Simon Mudi Temple, Olorogun Godwin Sito, Chief Bernard Jamaho Esq., Chief Godwin Okporoko, Mr. Rufus Onokurhefe and others, all expressed joy over the peaceful and orderly manner in which the caucus conducted its affairs.
They described the appointment of Boro as a step in the right direction and urged members to give the new executives maximum cooperation.
The speakers emphasised the need for continuous dialogue, mutual respect and collective responsibility in order to strengthen the party’s base ahead of future political contests.
