– Says Ijaws not at war with Urhobos
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and the National Boundary Commission to find a lasting solution to the age long crisis betweenn Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja communities.
This is as the INC blamed the prolonged crisis on previous administrations of the Delta State Government for failing to implement policies recommended as solutions to the over three-decade crisis.
The INC also poured cold water on insinuations that the crisis could extend to a war between the Urhobos and Ijaws in the state, reiterating that both nations will always peacefully co-exist.
ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!
INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba said this while addressing newsmen on Sunday following a solidarity visit to monarch of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, HRM Couple Oromoni.
According to Prof Okaba, the visit was to strengthen the Ogbe-Ijoh people to remain astute in the defense of their god-given land.
READ ALSO: IYC Mulls War Crime Charges Against Navy Over Ogbe-Ijoh Invasion
Okaba noted that Ijaws will always tow the path of peace but will never fold hands when their lives, land and properties are under threat.
The INC however, echoed trust in the administration of Governor
Sheriff Oborevwori to find a lasting solution to the crisis.
Okaba said;
