Oyowe Defeats Obieh, Wins Second Term as NUJ Delta Chairman

Christopher Odamah, Asaba

Comrade Churchill Oyowe has secured a second term as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, after defeating his challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, in the council’s election.

Oyowe, who contested on the platform of the Power Consolidation Team, polled 238 votes to defeat Obieh, who garnered 218 votes, according to results announced by the electoral committee.

In the contest for other executive positions, Comrade Felix Ekwu emerged as Secretary after polling 237 votes against Comrade Botu Pere’s 202 votes.

Comrade Patrick Ochie won the Vice Chairmanship with 241 votes, defeating Comrade Monday Osayende, who secured 173 votes.

Similarly, Comrade Josephine Omodior emerged as Assistant Secretary, polling 267 votes to defeat Comrade Andy Emephia, who scored 188 votes.

Oyowe’s re-election gives him another opportunity to steer the affairs of the NUJ Delta State Council, with expectations that his administration will sustain ongoing initiatives and pursue policies aimed at improving journalists’ welfare and professional development.

The election is expected to shape the council’s direction in the coming term, particularly in areas relating to journalists’ welfare, professional standards and the protection of press freedom in Delta State.