• Mulade
• Oborevwori
• Warri Ethnic Crisis

MULADE URGES GOVERNOR OBORVWORI TO INTERVENE IN WARRI ETHNIC TENSION

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  CapitalTimesNews / 3 months
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Renowned peace advocate Sheriff Mulade has called on Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to urgently address growing tensions among Urhobo, Itsekiri, and Ijaw ethnic groups in Warri Federal Constituency before they escalate into a major crisis. Mulade’s appeal follows rising friction between Itsekiri and Ijaw youths after removal of banners celebrating Pere Ama-Okosuwei’s 10th coronation anniversary from Warri Metropolis. “The government is for all. If necessary, Governor Oborevwori should come down to Warri and hold a town hall meeting with stakeholders to chart a way forward,” Mulade said, warning of potential full-blown crisis if not addressed promptly. He attributes unrest to unresolved ward delineation issues by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mulade, Ibe-Serimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom and UN peace ambassador, urges stakeholders’ dialogue to restore peace and unity. “Peace is better than violence, and at this moment, what we want is peace and unity for sake of development,” he stressed. He charges security agencies to act professionally, resist manipulation. “Nigerian Police and other security agencies must not create impression they can be manipulated. They should move swiftly to nip tension in bud,” Mulade cautioned. Mulade warns youths against undermining Delta State’s investments and infrastructure projects, identifying ward delineation dispute as root cause of ethnic friction. “There has been relative peace making infrastructural development possible. But crisis will halt government projects,” he said. “Youths must not give room to violence or allow themselves used,” Mulade added, appealing to traditional rulers to rein in subjects. He insists INEC resolve ward delineation, acting neutrally per Supreme Court judgment. “INEC must close out Warri ward delineation, root cause of fresh ethnic violence. INEC and federal government must act neutrally,” he urged.