Ughelli Reps: Trouble for Waive as His Political Capital, Top Ranking GOs, Archbishops, Bishops, Pastors Disown Him, Move 2027 Support to Ominimini

A dramatic political earthquake has struck Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency as a powerful bloc of Christian clerics openly dumped incumbent Hon. Francis Waive and rallied behind Chief Dr. Ominimini Obiuwevbi, declaring his leadership not just preferable—but necessary.

In what many observers are already calling a bold and polarizing intervention of the pulpit into politics, top-ranking General Overseers, Bishops, Archbishops, and Pastors stormed Ominimini’s residence on April 8, 2026, in a coordinated show of force that left no doubt about their new allegiance.

Led by Bishop Billion Djanere and Bishop Dr. Harriton Akpodiete, the clerics did not mince words. Their message was blunt: they have lost confidence in Rev. Francis Waive and are ready to replace him. Bishop Akpodiete delivered a scathing verdict on the current representation, suggesting that the constituency has suffered from ineffective leadership.

“Enough is enough,” he declared. “We cannot continue to gamble with the destiny of our people. Chief Ominimini represents competence, compassion, and capacity—qualities that are glaringly absent where it matters most.

He emphasized that Ominimini’s push for the creation of Urhobo State and his long-standing advocacy for regional development prove he is not just another politician, but a strategic force ready to fight for Urhobo interests at the national level.

The tone grew even more intense as Bishop Billion Djanere framed the moment as a defining political turning point, warning that the 2027 elections would separate “serious leadership from political complacency.”

“We are not here for sentiments. We are here for results,” Djanere fired. “This is no longer business as usual. The era of passive representation is over.”

In a move that critics may see as controversial, the clerics went beyond endorsement—they issued a mobilization directive, effectively turning churches into political ground zero.

“Take this message to your congregations,” Djanere instructed. “This is not just politics; this is a mission. We must ensure Ominimini emerges victorious.”

The declaration was sealed with a unanimous voice vote, sending a clear and unmistakable signal: the Christian leadership in the constituency is ready to reshape the political landscape, aggressively and unapologetically.

With dozens of influential religious figures backing the move, the endorsement is more than symbolic, it is a calculated power shift that could redefine voter behavior and ignite fierce political battles in the months ahead.

What remains uncertain, however, is how this open alliance between the altar and the ballot will be received by a constituency already sensitive to the intersection of religion and politics.

One thing is clear: the 2027 race just turned into a high-stakes showdown, and the gloves are officially off.