WOPU Inaugurates Delta Chapter, Vows to Mobilize Support for Tinubu, Oborevwori

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The national leadership of the Working People United has promised to mobilize support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sheriff Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 general election.

The group made the promise on Thursday during the inauguration of the Delta State chapter in Asaba, the state capital.

Disclosing the purpose of the inauguration, the former President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and National Trustee of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Prince Williams Akporeha, said the Working People United is both a civic and political movement whose aim is to promote good governance and also encourage workers to actively participate in politics.

He explained that the Working People United is committed to advocating policies that improve the welfare of Nigerians.

He 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.

"We have adopted President Tinubu as our preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 election. He has taken difficult but necessary decisions to reposition Nigeria's economy.

"Though the removal of fuel subsidy brought hardship to many Nigerians, the decision was taken in the country's long-term interest.

“I was among labour leaders who challenged the removal of the fuel subsidy, but after engaging the President, I understood why the decision was taken."

He noted that the President inherited an empty treasury and could not continue borrowing to pay salaries, and today, workers' salaries are no longer delayed.

He also commended the President for the approval of a new national minimum wage and reducing the interval for wage reviews from five years to three years, which have shown the President's commitment to improving workers' welfare.

The group also declared support for Governor Oborevwori, saying his administration has demonstrated commitment to good governance and infrastructural development.

The group, however, vowed to mobilise support for the governor and other leaders who are committed to improving the lives of the people.

The group also announced former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, as the patron, while describing him as a leader whose experience would strengthen the group's vision.

In his acceptance speech, the newly inaugurated Delta State Coordinator of WOPU, Comrade Ogberejitinor Obatarhe, pledged to work in line with the constitution and intensify efforts to enlighten residents on government policies.

“We have a duty to educate our people because many of them are not well informed about the performance of government. We will use social media and every available platform to ensure they understand what we stand for and why we support good governance.”

He promised to expand the membership of the group across the state.

“We will work tirelessly to ensure more people join Working People United. On behalf of the Delta State chapter, I thank the national leadership for the confidence reposed in us, and we promise to deliver on the mandate given to us.”

He urged the newly inaugurated Delta State leadership to begin mobilising workers and other Nigerians across the state who share the vision of promoting responsible leadership and people-oriented governance.