The Delta State Central working committee of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has passed a vote of no confidence on the state chairman Comrade Churchill Oyowe for flagrant abuse of power and gross violation of the union’s constitution.
The vote of no confidence letter dated 14th March, 2026 signed by the following persons, Comrade Felix Ekwu
Vice Chairman, Comrade Josephine Omodior, Acting Secretary, Comrade Caroline Ubini Treasurer, Comrade Celestine Afokobah
Auditor and Comrade Christian Eze Ex-Officio (SWAN, the letter which also copied the following top echelon of the union, National Secretariat,
Zonal Vice President and Secretary Zone F
with electronic copies made available to newsmen, said, ”We, the undersigned members of the SWC, hereby disown and dissociate ourselves from any contrary correspondence purportedly issued in respect of this election and signed solely by the State Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, as such communication does not reflect the collective decision or position of the SWC.
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”Furthermore, we hereby pass a vote of no confidence in the State Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, over his persistent disregard for the authority and resolutions of the SWC, as well as actions considered high-handed and constituting an abuse of office.” they noted.
Continuing, ”Acting in strict compliance with the directive of the National Secretariat as conveyed in its letter dated March 12, 2026, the State Working Committee (SWC) met on March 14, 2026, to review the eligibility and qualifications of the three aspirants contesting for the position of Chairman. Following thorough deliberations, the SWC cleared all three contestants to participate in the election scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026.
”It is important to state that no petitions concerning the chairmanship aspirants were entertained during the meeting, as relevant issues, particularly those relating to membership of the Chapel, had already been conclusively addressed by the National Secretariat. In line with this directive and the subsequent clearance granted by the SWC, all 32 members of the Warri Correspondents’ Chapel are duly eligible to vote in the election.
”We reaffirm our alignment with the directive of the National Secretariat regarding the conduct of the election on Monday, March 16, 2026.
”All members are urged to conduct themselves in a peaceful, orderly and professional manner throughout the election. With solidarity” the statement added.