By Shedrack Onitsha,
The time for passive governance is over; the era of Redemption has come. The UPU Redemption Team is stepping forward. I tagged them the Redemption Team because the Urhobo Nation, under the leadership of UPU, is at its lowest point.
The Urhobo Nation has not had it this Bad. The Redemption Team is unified by a singular, non-negotiable vision: to restore integrity, accountability, and purposeful progress to our organisation. They are not just seeking office;
They are launching a movement to reclaim our collective destiny and build a future defined by transparency and collective success. Their campaign will be anchored on the belief that bold, ethical, and experienced leadership is essential to reverse the tide and position the Urhobo Nation for unprecedented growth.
The Redemption Team is led by expertise and built upon an unparalleled coalition of accomplished Urhobo leaders from diverse, high-impact sectors. At the helm is the formidable Chief Simeon Ohwofa (President General), a business Mogul and accomplished Urhobo leader, a former President of Urhobo Social Club Lagos, supported by the incisive intellect of Barrister Mike Igini (1st Deputy PG) and the strategic communication skills of Mr Abraham Ogbodo (2nd Deputy PG).
The team’s academic and professional depth is evident in the inclusion of distinguished Professors—including Prof. Sunny Ahwefeada and Prof. Rose Aziza—alongside the administrative mastery of Patrick Origho (rtd Perm Sec) and the rigorous legal acumen of Dr Brown Umukoro. This is a powerhouse lineup, ready to work.
The UPU Redemption Team promises more than just change; they commit to a systemic overhaul rooted in competence and disciplined execution. They will leverage the vast financial and intellectual expertise of their lineup—including Prof Dicta Ogisi (Treasurer) and Mr Matthew Ogagavworia (Auditor)—to ensure every resource is maximised for the collective benefit of Urhobo Nation, without understanding the administrative competence and reach of Dr Benson Uwheru and Chief Veronica Ajuebon as Assistant Secretary General and Assistant Publicity Secretary.
The path to redemption starts now. I urge all Urhobo Traditional Rulers, Political leaders and stakeholders
to stand with this Team, endorse their vision, and empower this team of dedicated professionals. Support the UPU Redemption Team: *We can’t change the past, we have lost the present, it’s time to claim the future we deserve.*
Here are the names in the line-up for UPU Redemption:
1. PG – Chief Simeon Ohwofa.
2. 1st Deputy PG – Barr Mike Igini.
3. 2nd Deputy PG – Mr Abraham Ogbodo.
4. 3rd Deputy PG – Nil.
5. Sec Gen – Patrick Origho (rtd Perm Sec)
6. Asst. Sec Gen – Dr Benson Uwheru.
7. Pub. Sec. – Prof. Sunny Ahwefeada.
8. Treasurer – Prof Dicta Ogisi.
9. Fin Sec – Prof Rose Aziza.
10. Legal Adviser – Dr Brown Umukoro.
11. Asst. Pub. Sec – Chief Veronica Ajuebon.
12. Auditor – Mr Matthew Ogagavworia.
By Shedrack Onitsha-Fciims, Mnipr
A Journalist, Media and PR Consultant, writes from Ughelli
