By Kelvin Ohoror
The oil rich and agrarian Uzere Community in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State on Saturday 8th February, 2025 elected a new executive to run the affairs of the kingdom for the next one year.
The election was presided over by the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Mrs.Pat Ajudua, Mrs. Kevwe Agas, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Women Affairs and the Special Adviser on Peace and Conflict Resolution to the Governor of Delta State, Chief Edwin Uzor.
Addressing the delegates from the 3 quarters and various branches, past Presidents-General and Chairmen, of Uzere Community, Hon Mrs. Pat Ajudua assured the delegates that the election will be free and fair and urged them to vote for the candidates of their choice.
She emphasized that the election of the incoming executive is for one year to complete the tenure of the impeached Sunny Eke led executive
She commended the people of Uzere community for organizing themselves for the smooth conduct of the community election.
Meanwhile, in a keenly contested election for the position of the President General of the Community, Mr. Raphael Oderewou, ex-Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Isoko South Local Government Area came victorious with 163 votes while his close rival Mr. Sunny Eke polled 7 votes.
Other elected members of the new executive are: Mr. Edafemako Salvation Agbaka, Chairman, Mr. Solomon Ogueri, Secretary, Mr. Matthew Ogbe, Assistant Secretary, Mr. Governor Emamuzo Odenu, Financial Secretary, Mr. Raphael Akpebe, Treasurer, Mr. Akpotu Oguname sub-treasurer, Mr. Stanley Oko, Public Relations Officer, Mr. Eloho Irogbo, Legal Adviser, Mr. Obi Samuel, Auditor and Mr. Oghenururie Okpai, Provost.
In his post election speech, the new President General, Mr. Raphael Oderewou said, “l promise to carry everybody along to ensure that Uzere attain her right of place in the committee of clans in Isoko nation and beyond.”
Also present in the election were prominent Uzere Chiefs, the women folks and branches.
