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DOPF cautions rising ethnic tension in Warri South
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Urges state government, security, and leaders to act fast
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Warns unrest could cripple Delta’s economic hub
Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has raised alarm over a brewing ethnic crisis in Warri, warning that any escalation could destabilise Delta State’s economic lifeline.
The Forum, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Oghenekparobo Ehvwubare, stressed that peace remains the bedrock of unity, development, and coexistence.
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“Warri has long been the economic and social heartbeat of Delta State. Allowing ethnic tensions to escalate in such a vital hub is unacceptable. The path to lasting peace lies in dialogue, inclusivity, and mutual understanding. As we observe this year’s International Day of Peace, we are reminded to ‘act now for a peaceful world’—choosing conversation over conflict, tolerance over division, and unity over discord,” the statement read.
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The Forum cautioned that Delta State, already battling insecurity, cannot afford fresh unrest in Warri, describing the city as too strategic to the survival of both the State and the wider Niger Delta.
It urged the State Government, security agencies, and traditional rulers to urgently deploy dialogue and inclusivity, stressing that preventing a breakdown of law and order must be treated as a priority.
Appealing to youths and stakeholders, DOPF warned that conflict leaves scars that take decades to heal, while peace builds prosperity and stability.
