ASABA, DELTA STATE — Comrade Churchill Oyowe has been re-elected Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, after defeating his challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, in the council’s election held on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Oyowe, who contested under the Consolidation Team, polled 235 votes to defeat Obieh, who scored 218 votes, thereby securing a second term in office.
The election was held at the NUJ Secretariat along Maryam Babangida Way, Asaba, with the results declared by Comrade Opaka Dokubo, Vice President, Zone F, who announced Oyowe as the winner of the chairmanship position.
Following the declaration of the results, Oyowe and other elected officers were sworn into office.
In his oath-taking remarks, the re-elected chairman pledged to uphold the rules, regulations and constitution of the union. He also promised that his second term would focus on further development and taking the union to greater heights.
The Delta State Commissioner for Information and Rural Roads, Mr Charles Aniagwu, was present at the ceremony to witness the swearing-in of the newly elected officers.
Aniagwu expressed appreciation to God and the electoral officials for the smooth conduct of the election.
The exercise ended on a celebratory note, with jubilation and merriment among members of the union following the announcement of the results.
Full Results of the NUJ Delta State Council Election
The results of the various positions are as follows:
Chairman
– Comrade Churchill Oyowe — 235 votes
– Comrade Kenneth Obieh — 218 votes
Vice Chairman
– Ochei Patrick — 241 votes
– Osayande — 173 votes
Secretary
– Felix Ekwu — 237 votes
– Pere Botu — 202 votes
Assistant Secretary
– Josephine Omodior — 267 votes
– Andy Emephia — 188 votes
Oyowe’s re-election marks his return for another term as chairman of the NUJ Delta State Council, with expectations centred on his pledge to sustain development and strengthen the union during his second tenure.
More details to follow.
