Youths from Oteri community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have elected Mr Esegine Steven Orute chairman for the next 48 months.
Esegine defeated his rivals, Mr Orowhe Eloho and Edjejovwo Onoriode with 257 votes respectively, in an open ballot election held at the community Town Hall on Wednesday, October 25.
It would be recalled, that youth activities were suspended indefinitely by the community elders council and stakeholders over issues that were lately resolved.
It was gathered that, Esegine Steven Orute, Orowhe Eloho and Edjejovwo Onoriode contested for the youth chairmanship position and Esegine Steven Orute won the election with 257 votes while his opponents scored zero votes respectively.
According to the Oteri electoral committee chairman, Emurotu Omorere Raymond, “Three persons, Esegine Steven Orute, Orowhe Eloho, Edjejovwo indicated interest for the chairmanship position, two persons, Gometi Godspower Oghenevwegbe and Ubiomo Ejenavi Bright for vice chairman, while Diamond Festus and Uruemuraye Felix contested for PRO.
The other positions of Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary were returned unopposed.
Addressing journalists , Chief Dr. Uteme Bateren, JP, GCOB, expressed happiness for the successful election and charged those elected to always liaised with the council of elders, women fold and the age grade in order to have a peaceful administration.
“The election was free and fair and if I must correct something there was no issues, it was just some people interest that wanted to cause confusion.
“The community leadership declared that everybody should put behind their interest and work do the community interest
He appealed to the newly executive to heed and act according to their manifestos as promised during their campaign and they should listen to positive others because There is no king without a village.