UGHELLI, Delta State, October 18, 2026 – The Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has drawn public attention following a social media post in which he vowed to flush out members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, from the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, while declaring his continued support for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
In the post published on his Facebook page, Egbo wrote: “Next target: To flush out all the NDC morons from our Federal Polytechnics wey we build for Orogun. No space for betrayals. APC all the way 6/6.”
The post, which accompanied a photograph of Egbo with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has prompted questions about the language used by an elected public official and the implications of political rivalry for a federal educational institution located within his local government area.
Egbo’s declaration has attracted attention because of his position as local government chairman and the reference to removing members of an opposition political party from the polytechnic. His use of the word “morons” to describe NDC members has also raised concerns about the tone of political discourse expected from public office holders.
The Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, is located in Ughelli North Local Government Area and serves students from different communities. Its establishment was facilitated by former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who played a role in advancing the legislative process that led to the creation of the institution.
The Federal Government approved the establishment of the polytechnic in 2021 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, following the legislative process. The institution was established to expand access to technical and vocational education and create opportunities for students in Orogun and surrounding communities.
Although Omo-Agege’s role in facilitating the institution has been acknowledged, the polytechnic is a federal establishment rather than the property of any political party or individual. Its operations and administration are governed by applicable federal laws and institutional procedures.
Egbo’s reference to the institution as one built by his political camp has therefore raised questions about the distinction between political contributions to public projects and the legal status of institutions established by the Federal Government.
His statement that there would be “no space for betrayals” and his declaration of support for the APC have also placed the post within the context of political competition in Delta State. However, the post does not establish that any NDC member has been removed from the institution or that a formal action has been initiated against anyone on account of political affiliation.
The wording has nevertheless prompted concerns about whether political differences could affect the treatment of students, workers or other individuals associated with opposition parties. Any action affecting appointments, employment or access to public services would need to comply with the relevant laws and procedures.
As chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Egbo occupies a public office with responsibilities to residents across political affiliations. The controversy has renewed debate about the need for public officials to exercise restraint in their public communications and distinguish personal or party political positions from the responsibilities of their offices.
As of the time of filing this report, IBN News had not independently confirmed any further explanation from Egbo clarifying what he meant by flushing out NDC members from the institution. The Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, had also not been confirmed to have issued an official response to the post.
The development has brought renewed attention to political communication, the role of elected officials in promoting peaceful political competition and the need to protect public institutions from partisan interference.
