A storm is brewing at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, as prominent community stakeholders and the Ogwashi-Uku Development Association (ODA) petition the State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori over what they describe as gross misconduct, administrative tyranny, and a growing security threat allegedly perpetrated by the institution’s Governing Council Chairman, Mr. Paul Adingwupu.
In a strongly worded petition titled “Save Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku and the Image of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom,”signed by Comrade Humble Ochei, Leader and Tony Obichie, Deputy Leader Concerned Youths and leaders of the ODA raised the alarm over a disturbing pattern of interference, harassment, and disregard for institutional protocols under Adingwupu’s leadership.
According to the petitioners, since the appointment of Mr. Adingwupu and his council, the Polytechnic has been plunged into relentless internal crises, marked by what they describe as unilateral decision-making, intimidation of staff, and rampant circulation of official documents to discredit key figures within the institution.
“He runs the Polytechnic like a sole administrator,” the petition alleges. “Official documents are everywhere in town, and the Chairman uses them to blackmail the Rector and management.
One of the most provocative incidents cited in the letter is the suspension of the Polytechnic Registrar, Dr. Jude Okocha, allegedly carried out without due process.
The community views this act, alongside the suspension of two other staff members, the Deputy Registrar of Exams and Records and Mr. Charles Nduka, as a deliberate witch-hunt orchestrated by Mr. Adingwupu, who reportedly accused the trio of involvement in certificate racketeering.
Shockingly, the petition notes that the allegations of certificate racketeering were known to Mr. Adingwupu as far back as June 2024, yet no formal action was taken until the matter escalated into a crisis.
When action was eventually taken, it was reportedly arbitrary and procedurally flawed, with no queries issued, no investigations conducted, and no consultation with the Polytechnic’s management.
“We are not defending wrongdoing,” the petition states, “but we oppose using legitimate concerns as tools for settling personal scores and victimizing professionals.”
The petition further accuses the Council of plotting to replace the suspended Registrar with a preferred candidate who had previously lost in the selection process, alleging a hidden agenda and manipulation of internal governance for personal gain.
With growing unrest on campus and rising tensions in the Ogwashi-Uku community, the ODA and other concerned citizens are now calling on Governor Oborevwori to immediately dissolve the Governing Council and reconstitute it with individuals who respect institutional boundaries and can collaborate with management to fulfill the vision of the “More Agenda” of the Delta State Government.
“This Council has become a threat not only to the Polytechnic but to the peace and development of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom,” the petitioners warn. “Only your intervention can restore order.”
The letter closes with a pledge of loyalty to Governor Oborevwori’s administration, urging him to act decisively to save the reputation of the Polytechnic and safeguard the educational aspirations of the people.
