As the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) prepares for its forthcoming leadership election at Uvwiamuge, Agbarho, Delta State, concerned members and stakeholders have called for renewed commitment to unity, transparency, and development within the organization.
Observers have expressed concern about the current state of the Urhobo House at Uvwiamuge, which reportedly sees limited use outside of major events such as Urhobo Day and the UPU elections. Many believe the facility should serve as a more active center for cultural engagement, youth empowerment, and policy dialogue throughout the year.
Community voices are urging delegates and traditional leaders to ensure that the next phase of UPU leadership prioritizes accountability, infrastructural maintenance, and inclusivity across Urhobo communities.
Okpare Theophilus Onojeghen, in his worries about the state and condition of the union and the need for the body to be taking to a higher heights by those who should pilot it’s affairs, has appealed and emphasized on the need for Urhobo traditional rulers to play a guiding role in helping the union identify leaders of proven integrity and vision who can reposition the Urhobo Nation for greater relevance in national development.
More importantly, Stakeholders also extended a message of goodwill to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, commending his developmental strides and urging him to maintain neutrality in the upcoming UPU leadership process.
They called on all candidates to let their records, performance, and service to Urhobo progress speak for them, emphasizing that the focus should remain on collective advancement rather than politics or personal ambition.
As the election approaches, there is growing consensus that the Urhobo Progress Union must be strengthened to fulfill its founding vision of unity, progress, and cultural pride.
“The pictures on the current state of the Urhobo House say it all. Let them tell us their achievements and we would vote for them”. Onojeghen stressed.
