2027: WoPU backs Tinubu, Oborevwori, names Okowa Patron
By LILIAN OSSAI/ CHRISTOPHER ODAMAH IN ASABA
A pro- government labour group, the Working People United (WoPU), has inaugurated its Delta State chapter and declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 general elections.
During the inauguration, the organisation endorsed both leaders for re-election, citing their leadership and governance as reasons for its support.
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WoPU also named former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as the patron of the organisation.
The group said Okowa’s appointment reflects its commitment to promoting good governance and encouraging greater participation of workers in the political process.
The inauguration held Thursday at the Ovuozourie Macaulay Executive Chamber, Nigeria Labour Congress Secretariat, Asaba, Delta State capital.
Speaking at the event, former President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and National Trustee of the NLC, Comrade Prince Williams Akporeha, said WoPU was created as both a civic and political movement to promote good governance and encourage workers to participate actively in politics.
According to him, the organisation represents workers in both the formal and informal sectors and is committed to advocating policies that improve the welfare of Nigerians.
Akporeha said: “We are here for two reasons: to advocate good policies and to support good politics. Working people should not only demand accountability but also identify and support leaders who can deliver good governance.”
He said the group had adopted President Tinubu as its preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 election, describing him as a leader who had taken difficult but necessary decisions to reposition Nigeria’s economy.
Akporeha acknowledged that the removal of fuel subsidy brought hardship to many Nigerians but insisted that the decision was taken in the country’s long-term best interest.
He stated: “I was among labour leaders who challenged the removal of fuel subsidy. But after engaging the President, I understood why the decision was taken.
“The President explained that he inherited an empty treasury and could not continue borrowing to pay salaries. Today, workers’ salaries are no longer delayed the way they used to be in the past.”
He also praised Tinubu for approving a new national minimum wage and reducing the interval for wage reviews from five years to three years.
According to him, the decision showed the President’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare.
Akporeha also declared the group’s support for Governor Oborevwori, saying his administration had demonstrated commitment to good governance in Delta State.
He said WoPU would mobilise support for the governor and other leaders it considered committed to improving the lives of the people.
Here are the names of the labour leaders who were inaugurated with their positions:
Chapter Coordinator – COMRADE OGBERETITINOR OBATARHE
Deputy Chapter Coordinator 1 COMRADE OYEMA OKONYE
Deputy Chapter Coordinator 2 COMRADE MENE HAPPY
Deputy Chapter Coordinator 3 COMRADE LAWRENCE OTUERORO
Chapter Secretary COMRADE POUBENI DICKSON
Chapter Treasurer COMRADE BENSON EFEOTOR
Chapter Financial Secretary COMRADE IFEANYI F. IFEANYI
Chapter Public Relations Officer COMRADE CHURSHILL OYOWE
Chapter Welfare 1 COMRADE ONYESHIDI SYLVESTER
Chapter Welfare 2 COMRADE JOY REMA OGOCHUKWU
Chapter Women Coordinator COMRADE OKE BLESSING
Chapter Youth Coordinator COMRADE JESICA OROVWOGODO
Chapter Security Coordinator COMRADE COLLINS AZIKIWE
Chapter Media Coordinator COMRADE FELIX EKWU
Chapter Social Secretary COMRADE ONORIODE MUKORO
Chapter Formal Sector
coordinator COMRADE FRIDAY ATIEWOH
Chapter Event Coordinator COMRADE JUNIOR DAVID
Chapter Mobilization Officer 2 EZE
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER 27TH JULY)
