{"id":163814,"date":"2025-05-23T11:17:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/warri-ward-delineation-iyc-decries-act-of-aggression-against-ijaw-people"},"modified":"2025-05-23T12:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T11:22:03","slug":"warri-ward-delineation-iyc-decries-act-of-aggression-against-ijaw-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/warri-ward-delineation-iyc-decries-act-of-aggression-against-ijaw-people","title":{"rendered":"Warri ward delineation: IYC decries act of aggression against Ijaw people"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has decried the act of aggression against the Ijaw people following Warri ward delineation in Delta State.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, the Ijaw youth called on security agencies to ensure the safety of their communities and investigate all acts of violence and incitement, stressing that nobody has the monopoly of violence.<\/p>\n<p>The Ijaw group said no force of intimidation or campaign of calumny would deter the Ijaw Nation from pursuing justice and equity within the Nigerian federation.<\/p>\n<p>The President of IYC, Dr. Theophilus Alaye in a statement issued Friday said that these unfortunate incidents followed the lawful ward delineation exercise carried out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in accordance with the Supreme Court\u2019s directive.<\/p>\n<p>He said no ethnic group holds exclusive entitlement to political control in a multiethnic region like Warri, insisting that all groups must be respected and represented.<\/p>\n<p>Alaye stated: \u201cthe Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide is deeply concerned by the recent upsurge in tensions and violence reportedly instigated by elements within the Itsekiri community against Ijaw residents of Warri.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese unfortunate incidents follow the lawful ward delineation exercise carried out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in accordance with the Supreme Court\u2019s directive\u2014a move aimed at correcting decades of marginalisation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn addition to these troubling acts of aggression, the IYC strongly condemns the campaign of blackmail and misinformation being waged against prominent Ijaw sons, particularly Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Council added that Otuaro has demonstrated consistent commitment to fostering peace, unity, and stability in the Niger Delta region.<\/p>\n<p>Alaye emphasised that the PAP administrator has been promoting peace, dialogue and sustaining community development cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n<p>He noted: \u201cWe warn that attempts to tarnish his reputation through falsehoods and divisive rhetoric will not be tolerated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ijaw youth stressed that rather than sow discord, Itsekiri youths and stakeholders should channel their grievances through lawful and democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Alaye said resorting to blackmail only serves to undermine regional peace and development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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