By Emma Amaize & Egufe Yafugborhi

WARRI—AN Ijaw group, Niger Delta Security Watch Organisation, NDSWO, has differed with the Warri Study Group, WSG, an Itsekiri group, over the latter’s denunciation of the purported interface by Ijaw leaders, led by Chief Edwin Clark, under the auspices of a pan-Niger Delta coastal states, which it described as an Ijaw agenda.


EDWIN CLARK
WSG had in a statement by its chairman and secretary, Edward Ekpoko and Tony Ede, warned the Federal Government to be wary of Ijaw leaders and sponsors of militant groups, who want to barter the interest of other Niger Delta ethnic nationalities, saying that the Ijaw agenda was different from Niger Delta agenda.

However, NDSWO, in a counter statement, yesterday, by Dickson Bekederemo, said, “Our attention has been drawn to a statement by a class of ltsekiri that are anti- progressive in nature, under the auspices of Warri Study Group. Ordinarily, one ought not to respond, but for the sake of the public that might want to believe them.

“We state that its allegation of elders encouraging what they termed criminality is baseless and unfounded and a clear attempt to portray one ethnic group as criminals.

“Any unbiased tribe in the Niger Delta is aware that the rebellious spirit resides in the heart of an average Niger Delta youth that is knowledgeable of the obnoxious or inhuman laws that stole the region’s common heritage. Several genuine, legitimate and peaceful efforts were made by the aborigines of Niger Delta, but to no avail.

“The immigrants may not see any need to strive for political and economic emancipation, but the aborigines even prior to independence have been agitating for an autonomous Niger Delta because of their peculiar needs.

“While we acknowledged the fact that war does no one any good, the question we want to ask is: Has anything good come to Niger Delta without violent agitation? OMPADEC was established by IBB as a result of the blood sacrifice made by young army officers from Niger -Delta region, led by the late Major Orkar. The aftermath of Ogoni agitation gave birth to 13 per cent derivation.

“Hundreds of Ogoni youths and the renowned environmentalist, Ken Saro- Wiwa sacrificed their lives for the economic liberation of the Niger Delta. In 1999, NDDC was established in direct response to Kaiama Declaration. In that struggle, hundreds of defenseless and harmless ljaw youths were massacred.”

“Sequel to the rebellious act of MEND, the late President Yar’adua granted amnesty and went further to establish the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. The palliative institutions established to assuage the economic and environmental pains of the region, neither the ljaw nor the Ogoni are the sole beneficiaries.

“We need to know, is the Warri Study Group like the bird called Chichidodo? The bird that hates faeces, but feeds on the maggots that comes out of it. We want to state that the disposition of Warri Study Group over issues relating to developmental strides in the region is apparently portraying them as saboteurs.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/itsekiri-ijaw-groups-split-talks-fg/

Its amazing how the Ijaws cant seperate the "ijaw struggle" from the "nigerdelta struggle".

But maka y

asamaigho:
Its amazing how the Ijaws cant seperate the "ijaw struggle" from the "nigerdelta struggle".

You that know the difference, tell us then...

asamaigho:
Its amazing how the Ijaws cant seperate the "ijaw struggle" from the "nigerdelta struggle".

It is the same. Just that the Ijaws overshadow other minority groups at time. But it is the same struggle.

Glad something is in the making. Also other funds being allocated to the region should be maximized to better developmental projects.

Leaders seat back and Relax!
Leave the struggle for the Youths.
Learn from Northern Elders

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Monkey de work Baboon de chop, so the Ijaws should struggle and bear the bad name and the Itskekiris wants to smile?
What have they contributed to the Niger delta struggle?


These guys are just trouble makers

feldido:
Monkey de work Baboon de chop, so the Ijaws should struggle and bear the bad name and the Itskekiris wants to smile?
What have they contributed to the Niger delta struggle?


These guys are just trouble makers

Please dont get me wrong, am not against the ijaws in whatever way they choose to actualize their vision,but they should desist from using our collective name"nigerdelta" as a vehicle of ambiguity for their set goals.

asamaigho:
Its amazing how the Ijaws cant seperate the "ijaw struggle" from the "nigerdelta struggle".

And what are the Ijaws struggling for?
Isaac Boro, an IJAW man fought for the liberation of the Niger delta, was it an IJAW struggle?
What are The Other Major ethnic groups done for the struggle except for the ogonis?

The Ijaws are known for resisting oppression and Marginalization since the time of King Jaja of Opopo.

feldido:
Monkey de work Baboon de chop, so the Ijaws should struggle and bear the bad name and the Itskekiris wants to smile?
What have they contributed to the Niger delta struggle?


These guys are just trouble makers

Thats a wrong perception ma guy, the itsekiris have a more legitimate way to show their greviances, am sure its thesame for other ethnic nationality in the nd region, so the ijaws should not camouflage their sinister plot under the guise of 'NIGERDELTA STRUGGLE' to tarnish the image of all other ethnic groups in the region.

For The itsekiris, this can never be acceptable,and it will not work.

asamaigho:



Please dont get me wrong, am not against the ijaws in whatever way they choose to actualize their vision,but they should desist from using our collective name"nigerdelta" as a vehicle of ambiguity for their set goals.

And who benefits from the result of the struggle? Mind you we are the most dominant Ethnic group in the Niger delta. If we don't stand for our rights as the big brother who will?

asamaigho:


Thats a wrong perception ma guy, the itsekiris have a more legitimate way to show their greviances, am sure its thesame for other ethnic nationality in the nd region, so the ijaws should not camouflage their sinister plot under the guise of 'NIGERDELTA STRUGGLE' to tarnish the image of all other ethnic groups in the region.

For The itsekiris, this can never be acceptable,and it will not work.

What has the Itskekiris done for the struggle if you believe they have their legitimate ways

The ijaws have always being about brawn..but the ishekiris has been more about brain...depends which works better and faster

asamaigho:

Please dont get me wrong, am not against the ijaws in whatever way they choose to actualize their vision,but they should desist from using our collective name"nigerdelta" as a vehicle of ambiguity for their set goals.

Listen Sir, the Ijaw nation has EVERY RIGHT to use the term Niger Delta in advocating for either Ijaw interest or the political Niger Delta interest.

Before the coming of political Niger Delta, the Ijaw nation has been using the term Niger Delta, even before independent Nigeria.

When Major Isaac Adaka Boro declared Niger Delta Republic in 1966, it was clearly understood that he meant ONLY Ijaw territory and no other.

With the coming of political Niger Delta, we expect everyone to come together and promote the interest of the region, condemn criminality and work in harmony to actualise our respective vision which is similar in nature.

Funny enough, Ijaw nation and Ijaw territory always suffer and pay supreme price each time there is any agitation (eg Kaiama Declaration of 1998) but some people won't appreciate it... Just as Ogoni paid the supreme price in the fight against environmental degradation.

babyfaceafrica:
The ijaws have always being about brawn..but the ishekiris has been more about brain...depends which works better and faster

What have your brains done?

All the FG understands is violence, though not the best form but you and I know there won't be any need for NNDDC if not for the Ijaws, but now everyone is enjoying the benefits.

feldido:



And what are the Ijaws struggling for?
Isaac Boro, an IJAW man fought for the liberation of the Niger delta, was it an IJAW struggle?
What are The Other Major ethnic groups done for the struggle except for the ogonis?

The Ijaws are known for resisting oppression and Marginalization since the time of King Jaja of Opopo.

Bros,
When did the people of the nigerdelta come together and agreed that the ijaw youths should fight for them?, cant u see why this whole nigerdelta struggle aint working?
The main setback of this main issues is dat the ijaws hijacked the struggle and sidelined all other ethnic nationality,with the aim of intimidating all ethnic group who dares to speak up.
It high time they grow up to the reality on ground.

babyfaceafrica:
The ijaws have always being about brawn..but the ishekiris has been more about brain...depends which works better and faster

Who told you Ijaw is always about brawn? This is a fallacious comment Sir.


That some Ijaw youths take to arms struggle (which I don't support) does not mean Ijaw is about brawn. Fact is Ijaw is blessed with both.

Beside, Itsekiri got militants like Ayiri and ors, same with other groups. But those from Ijaw end appear to be more lethal.

feldido:



And who benefits from the result of the struggle? Mind you we are the most dominant Ethnic group in the Niger delta. If we don't stand for our rights as the big brother who will?

Big brother my foot,thats how they hijacked amnesty program, the fg was literarily paying ijaw youths,yet they claim they were fighting for the nigerdelta.

TonyeBarcanista:
Listen Sir, the Ijaw nation has EVERY RIGHT to use the term Niger Delta in advocating for either Ijaw interest or the political Niger Delta interest.

Before the coming of political Niger Delta, the Ijaw nation has been using the term Niger Delta, even before independent Nigeria.

When Major Isaac Adaka Boro declared Niger Delta Republic in 1966, it was clearly understood that he meant ONLY Ijaw territory and no other.

With the coming of political Niger Delta, we expect everyone to come together and promote the interest of the region, condemn criminality and work in harmony to actualise our respective vision which is similar in nature.

Funny enough, Ijaw nation and Ijaw territory always suffer and pay supreme price each time there is any agitation (eg Kaiama Declaration of 1998) but some people won't appreciate it... Just as Ogoni paid the supreme price in the fight against environmental degradation.

Thank you my Brother, they forgot we are the real Niger deltans, we live down the delta.

asamaigho:


Bros,
When did the people of the nigerdelta come together and agreed that the ijaw youths should fight for them?, cant u see why this whole nigerdelta struggle aint working?
The main setback of this main issues is dat the ijaws hijacked the struggle and sidelined all other ethnic nationality,with the aim of intimidating all ethnic group who dares to speak up.
It high time they grow up to the reality on ground.

Intimidation or Inferiority complex or cowardice?

feldido:


What have your brains done?

All the FG understands is violence, though not the best form but you and I know there won't be any need for NNDDC if not for the Ijaws, but now everyone is enjoying the benefits.

the violence only enriches few people

asamaigho:


Big brother my foot,thats how they hijacked amnesty program, the fg was literarily paying ijaw youths,yet they claim they were fighting for the nigerdelta.

Was the Amnesty not for repentant Militants?
Why wot the Ijaws benefit most when you guys were using your so called brains to fight the struggle?

The ijaws need to carry all other ethnic group along in the ND to avoid suspicion...presently they are not doing so..they are unitarily carrying out actions on behalf of the whole ND...that's unfair to other regions iin the ND

feldido:


Thank you my Brother, they forgot we are the real Niger deltans, we live down the delta.

If the Olu of Itsekiri can be bearing "Olu of Warri" title even when his domain is his Itsekiri, I wonder why someone will be questioning the Ijaws for using Niger Delta when history shows that it has always been used to refer to the Ijaws even before the coming of political Niger Delta

babyfaceafrica:
the violence only enriches few people

You want to be fattened with the dividends of other people's Struggles?

You guys should appreciate the Ijaws for Not being Cowards.

babyfaceafrica:
The ijaws need to carry all other ethnic group along in the ND to avoid suspicion...presently they are not doing so..they are unitarily carrying out actions on behalf of the whole ND...that's unfair to other regions iin the ND

Since when did you guys believed in the Niger delta struggle? Is it because the struggle is now Paying?

Hypocrites

TonyeBarcanista:
Listen Sir, the Ijaw nation has EVERY RIGHT to use the term Niger Delta in advocating for either Ijaw interest or the political Niger Delta interest.

Before the coming of political Niger Delta, the Ijaw nation has been using the term Niger Delta, even before independent Nigeria.

When Major Isaac Adaka Boro declared Niger Delta Republic in 1966, it was clearly understood that he meant ONLY Ijaw territory and no other.

With the coming of political Niger Delta, we expect everyone to come together and promote the interest of the region, condemn criminality and work in harmony to actualise our respective vision which is similar in nature.

Funny enough, Ijaw nation and Ijaw territory always suffer and pay supreme price each time there is any agitation (eg Kaiama Declaration of 1998) but some people won't appreciate it... Just as Ogoni paid the supreme price in the fight against environmental degradation.

I insist,if u look at the struggle and the seeminly 'success' thus far, its obvious the struggle is all about the ijaws. The double standard is Mind shattering. They claim an all inclusive struggle,yet allocate the spoils within their ijaw circle.

This is not acceptable to any sincere mind, and i hope they will acknowledge this.

feldido:


Since when did you guys believed in the Niger delta struggle? Is it because the struggle is now Paying?

Hypocrites

its paying?..how?..its not paying the ordinary ND indigene...it pays only militants!!!!

feldido:


You want to be fattened with the dividends of other people's Struggles?

You guys should appreciate the Ijaws for Not being Cowards.

you that you are brave,we will see where it will get you.the end justifies the means

asamaigho:


I insist,if u look at the struggle and the seeminly 'success' thus far, its obvious the struggle is all about the ijaws. The double standard is Mind shattering. They claim an all inclusive struggle,yet allocate the spoils within their ijaw circle.

This is not acceptable to any sincere mind, and i hope they will acknowledge this.

I understand your fears
You can now see the brighter future of the struggle and now u regret now joining the struggle and you feel we will marginalize you guys.
But, think deep inside and ask yourself, is the NNDDC and Amnesty for only the Ijaws?

feldido:


Intimidation or Inferiority complex or cowardice?

Dats laughable,it seems u dont know d itsekiri man.
Rather i think inferiority complex is main burner of the "agressors".....but people are getting used to that.