Information reaching us suggests that there are plans within the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Electoral Committee to disqualify certain aspirants from standing for elective positions on the alleged grounds that they are not “members” of the UPU. Such an action, if true, would not only be unconstitutional but could also trigger far-reaching consequences that may threaten the unity, credibility, and future of our revered apex body—the UPU. The UPU Constitution Is Clear on Membership Article 8 of the UPU 2024 Constitution defines membership without ambiguity. It recognizes every Urhobo…
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