I have been hearing tales from different Ethnic Groups in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria (Preferably the Niger Delta) each claiming to be the largest ethnic group in the region, with recently, the Ishekiris attacking the Ijaw nation concerning their status in the region.

As someone who loves knowledge and all the benefits it brings.
I have tasked my self today to.

"What Ethnic Group Constitutes the Largest In The Niger Delta?"

notes: the floor is open for arguments and counter arguments with facts..

cc: Lalasticlala : Mynd44 : TonyeBacarnista. Adafonju.

I lack answers to this

OceanmorganTrix:
I lack answers to this

i am also confused. so I want to know today.

Assumptions or positions can't be made without being able to site adequate references from sources that have the capacity to determine the population figure

South south state
Akwa-Ibom

Cross rivers



Edo state

Delta


Rivers state


Bayelsa state


Source:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ni.html

Population:
190,632,261
note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2017 est.)
country comparison to the world: 7
Nationality:
noun: Nigerian(s)
adjective: Nigerian
Ethnic groups:
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the most populous and politically influential are: Hausa and the Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%

Given Their Spread, I Will Go With The Izons (Ijaw)

Bayelsa Is Over 90% Ijaw.

Similarly, The Kalabaris, Okrikans & Bonny People Of Rivers State Are Ijaws

They Are In Ondo, Delta & Edo States Too.

If The Various Subgroups In Calabar Will Agree To Come Under One Umbrella, Then I Will Have They Have Second Largest Population

Please, Above Is My Humble Opinion, Though Without Any Statistical Backing

Eggcelent:
Given Their Spread, I Will Go With The Izons (Ijaw)

Bayelsa Is Over 90% Ijaw.

Similarly, The Kalabaris, Okrikans & Bonny People Of Rivers State Are Ijaws

They Are In Ondo, Delta & Edo States Too.

If The Various Subgroups In Calabar Will Agree To Come Under One Umbrella, Then I Will Have They Have Second Largest Population

Please, Above Is My Humble Opinion, Though Without Any Statistical Backing

In as much as i would love to support your claims, I will still render your opinion baseless because you lack data to validate your opinion. thanks though

Afriifa:
In as much as i would love to support your claims, I will still render your opinion useless because you lack data to validate your opinion. thanks though

"Useless" Is Rather A Strong & Inappropriate Word To Use In Qualifying A Non-abusive Comment Made On Your Post

It May Discourage Others From Potentially Contributing

You May Wish To Modify The Response In Question. Thanks

AdaFonju:
Assumptions or positions can't be made without being able to site adequate references from sources that have the capacity to determine the population figure

South south state
Akwa-Ibom

Cross rivers



Edo state

Delta


Rivers state


Bayelsa state


Source:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ni.html

Population:
190,632,261
note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2017 est.)
country comparison to the world: 7
Nationality:
noun: Nigerian(s)
adjective: Nigerian
Ethnic groups:
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the most populous and politically influential are: Hausa and the Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%

statistically the Ijaws occupies only the Niger Delta

Eggcelent:


"Useless" Is Rather A Strong & Inappropriate Word To Use In Qualifying A Non-abusive Comment Made On Your Post

It May Discourage Others From Potentially Contributing

You May Wish To Modify The Response In Question. Thanks

I apologize for using a word like like that to portray your views.

mynd44 biko people need to be enlightened. come and move dis thread to d promise land. today is the first Sunday of the Year. no turn down request.

Afriifa:
statistically the Ijaws occupies only the Niger Delta

Ijaws can be found outside Nigeria as far as sierra leone, there were even Ijaw speaking people of the carribean who might have gotten there during the slave trade

AdaFonju:

Ijaws can be found outside Nigeria as far as sierra leone, there were even Ijaw speaking people of the carribean who might have gotten there during the slave trade

yeah. i heard dat too.. even in ghana too