- The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has condemned the Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State crisis.
- The INC warns that the ruling could lead to widespread instability in the Niger Delta region.
- The INC president, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, says the judgment fails to acknowledge the historical and political sacrifices made by the Ijaw people in Rivers State’s governance.
- The INC emphasizes the crucial role the Ijaw people have played in shaping the state’s leadership for decades.
- The INC warns that any attempt to undermine Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration would have dire consequences for national peace and economic stability.
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has strongly condemned the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State crisis, warning that it could lead to widespread instability in the Niger Delta region. According to INC President, Professor Benjamin Okaba, the judgment fails to acknowledge the significant historical and political sacrifices made by the Ijaw people in shaping the state’s governance.
Okaba emphasized that any attempts to undermine Governor Siminalaayi Fubara’s administration would have severe consequences for national peace and economic stability. The INC highlighted the crucial role the Ijaw people have played in shaping the state’s leadership for decades, citing notable examples such as Chief Marshall Harry’s instrumental role in securing the PDP ticket for Dr. Peter Odili in 1999 .
The INC’s statement comes amid escalating tensions in Rivers State, and their warning underscores the potential for widespread instability in the region if the situation is not handled carefully.
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) is speaking out against the recent political developments in Rivers State, particularly the alleged attempts to frustrate Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. The INC recalls the historical sacrifices made by the Ijaw people, including the incident in 2011 where Dame Patience Jonathan ensured Nyesom Wike took the ministerial slot instead of Pastor Tonye Cole, who was nominated by Rotimi Amaechi.
The INC views the current situation as an attempt to undermine the Ijaw people’s interests and marginalize them. They assert that they will defend Governor Fubara “with every pint of blood in their veins” and will not allow their long-awaited tenure to be truncated. The INC also cautions that while they have worked to preserve peace in the Niger Delta, the same resources are now being used to marginalize the Ijaw people .
