₦airaland Forum

Misterone:
Ijaws are coastal nomads just like the fulanis that are pasture nomads. 99% of ijaws are from Bayelsa State. They are settlers in every other state. They move to an area along the coast then start a fishing colony. From there , they expand. Just like the fulanis that are in every state of the Federation. They fulanis have colony's in every state of the Federation. We cannot say they own these lands. Ijaws are the same. If you go to Gbaramatu in Warri South West LGA, almost 99% of those claiming indigene there can trace their roots to Bayelsa State.

There is more nuance to the matter than simply saying Ijaws are settlers everywhere else except Bayelsa.

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GEMINI:
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.​In Nigerian ethno-historical and legal discourse, a clear distinction is maintained between the "indigenous" homeland territories of an ethnic group and the diaspora or migrant settlements they establish elsewhere.
​As an ancient maritime and riverine people believed to be among the earliest inhabitants of southern Nigeria, the Ijaw (Izon) nation is recognized as indigenous to six specific states.

​1. Core Indigenous States (The Triad)
​These three states house the overwhelming majority of the Ijaw population, where they hold deep-rooted ancestral territories, traditional stools, and paramount kingdoms dating back centuries.

Bayelsa State: The undisputed heartland of the Ijaw nation. It is the only entirely homogenous Ijaw state in Nigeria, where the group is indigenous across all 8 Local Government Areas (LGAs), including the capital, Yenagoa.

​Rivers State: Home to the Eastern Ijaw subgroups. They are indigenous to at least 11 LGAs along the coastal and riverine belts. Major historical indigenous kingdoms here include the Kalabari (Abonnema, Buguma, Bakana), Ibani (Bonny and Opobo), Okrika, Andoni (Obolo), and Nkoro.

​Delta State: The Central/Western Ijaw clans are completely indigenous to the riverine and coastal landscapes of Delta, spanning at least 6 LGAs (Bomadi, Burutu, Patani, Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West). Indigenous Delta Ijaw clans include the Gbaramatu, Ogbe-Ijoh, Egbema, Mein, and Ogulagha.

​2. Peripheral Indigenous States
​While often sharing these states with larger ethnic majorities, Ijaw communities here are not recent settlers or economic migrants; their ancestral occupation of these specific coastal enclaves predates colonial amalgamation and, in some cases, neighboring monarchies.

​Ondo State: The Ijaw are indigenous to the riverine Ese-Odo Local Government Area. They are represented by two major ancestral clans: the Arogbo Ijaw and the Western Apoi Ijaw (who migrated to the region around the 9th Century CE).

​Edo State: Indigenous Ijaw populations reside in the riverine belts of Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East LGAs. Clans such as the Olodiama-West, Egbema, Furupagha, and Okomu have ancestral histories in these waterways that run parallel to or, by some historical accounts, predate early structural phases of the Benin empire.

​Akwa Ibom State: The Ijaw presence here is primarily represented by the Andoni-Obolo fishermen and clans who indigenously inhabit the coastal borders adjacent to Rivers State, specifically in areas like Eastern Obolo and Ibeno.

Indigenous Territories vs. Settler Outposts
​To contrast this with where they are regarded as "settlers" or migrant populations:

​The Atlantic Migrant Coastlines: Because the traditional Ijaw economy is anchored heavily on artisan fishing, maritime trade, and boat building, massive migrant communities have existed for generations along the coastlines of Lagos State, Ogun State, and further out into West African nations like Cameroon, Gabon, and Sierra Leone.

​The Settler Status: In Lagos (e.g., Makoko or riverine enclaves in Badagry/Epe), despite having lived there for decades or even over a century, the Ijaw are legally and culturally classified as settlers or residents, as the land belongs indigenously to the Awori, Egun, and other Yoruba subgroups. Conversely, in the riverine enclaves of Ondo, Edo, or Delta, they hold inherent indigenous land rights, traditional rulers (Peres and Agadagbas), and constitutional recognition as natives of the soil.
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YoungLionken:
You misunderstood my point. There's this common political mentality among us Nigerians that, if you go against BAT, you're automatically an Obidient and vice versa..

The tribal sentiment with the ijaws in this regard, is the same with the yorubas, leading to vote BAT, even when many of them knew he had nothing reasonable to offer. Hope you get now..?

Yeah, I get you now....its well...this is part of the reasons Igbos are asking for a peaceful dissolution of the Nigerian union using the existing 6 geopolitical zones and also employing referendum to ask tribes politically placed in regions where they are minority if they would prefer to join the tribe they share similar culture/tradition/beliefe with in another geopolitical zone to avoid cry of another marginalization in future.


If we had just and sincere mindset to solve our differences for our mutual benefits, this is the way to go or better still, we can do a complete restructuring of Nigeria including resource control using existing 6 geopolitical zones as template and maybe coupled with a free, fair, credible referendum before the restructuring. This way, we can still retain the name Nigeria or get a new name like: United Regions of Africa (URA) and then function as independent regions joined under one big umbrella country called Nigeria or URA for economic and military influence.


These are options we should be discussing as a nation with future growth at heart.

This is why this useless government is doing everything possible not to have Obi on the ballot.
Peter Obi is their biggest nightmare

helinues:
This should be for more jokes

When Abure was removed as LP chairman, some of his boys who are interested in contesting for elective position was sent to NDC earlier unknowingly.

Even if NDC is giving free ticket to their members, The Abure boys can never allow the likes of Aisha Yesufu to get any as it's pay back to time.

If you have been wondering why those who associated with Obi loss out in NDC primary, that was the work of Abure and his boys which they will finish the work till the election

Currently, all South South state governors are in Apc, and before telling me they have one vote, what about their supporters?

Hungry abure is completely irrelevant he has no influence over anything in the ndc stop making him relevant and powerful on nairaland.

Mrexcell:
Hungry abure is completely irrelevant he has no influence over anything in the ndc.

Indeed , yet the Obi's associate loss out in the ADC primary?

You better wake up from your slumbering

Peter Obi will defeat Tinubu before 1pm on the election day, exactly the way Cape Verde will stop Messi and knockout Argentina in the World Cup.

Use your sliver tongue to count your teeth and and then go to court. Nobody will display any samples.

slivertongue:
Please display the sample used

Bendeco02:
Normally the whole South South tribes, majority like Peter Obi.

That's if the votes will be allowed to count.

If election is to be done free and fair, Tinubu will not even contest because that will be a waste of resources. APC would have changed their presidential candidate.

An average south south man has more to gain if he votes for obi than tinibu whose region is miles away voting obi is voting for their abandoned ports to start functioning optimally.

helinues:
Indeed , yet the Obi's associate loss out in the ADC primary?

You better wake up from your slumbering

They lost out for other reasons and not because of hungry and irrelevant abure.

Jamiubond009:
Agbado vuvuzelas will have sleepless nights this early morning

Very funny, if you use Bayelsa I will understand, the other state is just a joke, Ijaw don't constitute 10% in any of those states.

Who is ijaw council? Is Ondo state your land? Who registered you to do political status statistics? Who the gell are you? Imagine running tribal card on politics.

This was how you over hype this bloody nuisance called obi in 2023 and was beaten to far 3rd tell your obi to go and appeal his NDC party logo theft crime that deleted NDC from INEC server you are here doing tribal card shit.

In 2023 did you even voted for Tinubu? Hell No and did your obi enter aso rock? Hell No so sorry you and your Ijaw whatever not that important and mind you SS is not fully Ijaw land so speak or your ijaw and not SS, ghotara

helinues:
This should be for more jokes

When Abure was removed as LP chairman, some of his boys who are interested in contesting for elective position was sent to NDC earlier unknowingly.

Even if NDC is giving free ticket to their members, The Abure boys can never allow the likes of Aisha Yesufu to get any as it's pay back to time.

If you have been wondering why those who associated with Obi loss out in NDC primary, that was the work of Abure and his boys which they will finish the work till the election

Currently, all South South state governors are in Apc, and before telling me they have one vote, what about their supporters?

they are insignificant compared to the number of the electorates even as it is, I believe that apcs only hope is rigging. If elections are conducted free and fair, no apc member will win any position. We are now wiser and prepared to stage a protest if tinubu rigs election again. we can't afford to witness another 4 years of this kind of insecurity in this country. Imagine a situation where 4 army generals were killed like common men in the street and none of their killers have been arrested, even one. It is better to die while protesting than to die in the hands of the governments sponsored Islamic extremists. In fact
You guys are really joking in this country

franchasng:
Yeah, I get you now....its well...this is part of the reasons Igbos are asking for a peaceful dissolution of the Nigerian union using the existing 6 geopolitical zones and also employing referendum to ask tribes politically placed in regions where they are minority if they would prefer to join the tribe they share culture/tradition/beliefe with in another geopolitical zone to avoid cry of another marginalization in future.


If we had just and sincere mind to solve our differences for our mutual benefits, this is the way to go or still we can do a complete restructuring including resource control using existing 6 geopolitical zones as template and maybe coupled with a free, fair, credible referendum before the restructuring. This way, we can still retain the name Nigeria or get a new name like: United Regions of Africa (URA) and then function as independent regions joined under on big umbrella country called Nigeria or URA for economic and military influence.


These are options we should be discussing as a nation with future growth at heart.

I enjoyed going through this your particular piece. Unfortunately, we don't have thinking heads in power/government.. Yet...

So because you want your data boys group leader to pay your salary, you come cook this mumu research to submit abi. Anyways obi should continue winning online, he would be sworn in online too and his office will be on Facebook

DitariofIjaw:
The Lovers of Ijaw Nation Organization (LINO), an Ijaw civil rights organization, says it conducted an opinion poll across the six major states where the Ijaw people are indigenous (of which from Ondo Ijaw to Akwa-Ibom Ijaws you can move all through without passing none Ijaw areas just unjust State balkanizations when Ijaws aren't even scattered in nature) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

According to LINO, the poll covered the 86 Ijaw clans and 2,848 Ijaw villages and communities, where the organization says it has a presence alongside the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The survey asked one main question:
Which presidential candidate does the Ijaw Nation support?
LINO stated that over 1,000 people were contacted in each clan.

Bayelsa State
According to the poll, many respondents in Bayelsa said they support Peter Obi, believing he is associated with a political movement that includes Ijaw interests. The state recorded an aggregate support of 78% for Peter Obi.


Edo State
In Edo Ijaw communities, respondents said their major concern is the construction of roads to connect their more than 250 communities. Many said they are not focused on either the present government or Peter Obi but on any leader who will improve their lives. Even so, the poll recorded an aggregate of 64% support for Peter Obi.


Ondo State
Among the Ijaws in Ondo State, respondents were less focused on Peter Obi and more interested in unity among themselves. They said they would support any candidate who would benefit their people. Some also said President Tinubu has not treated them badly but has not done enough. The poll recorded 53% support for Peter Obi.

Delta State
In Delta State, LINO said Tompolo enjoys strong support among the people. However, many respondents said they would rather support a presidential candidate who values the Ijaw people instead of taking the ports out of their land. Delta was described as the most politically neutral Ijaw state in the survey. Peter Obi received 45%, while all other candidates combined received 55%.

Rivers State
According to the poll, many Rivers Ijaw respondents said they voted for Peter Obi in the last election and intend to do so again. They also expressed a desire to end a political system they believe does not allow their votes to fully count. The survey recorded 85% support for Peter Obi.

Akwa Ibom State
The poll also reported that Ijaws in Akwa Ibom showed strong support for Peter Obi, with an aggregate of 65%.


Ijaw: Our Past, Our Present and Our Future.


@Ditari of Ijaw.

before nko…..gringory is online president and he will always win online but unfortunately for them, there is no polling unit online, he will be lucky to win any state outside his 5plot region in 2027

DitariofIjaw:
The Lovers of Ijaw Nation Organization (LINO), an Ijaw civil rights organization, says it conducted an opinion poll across the six major states where the Ijaw people are indigenous (of which from Ondo Ijaw to Akwa-Ibom Ijaws you can move all through without passing none Ijaw areas just unjust State balkanizations when Ijaws aren't even scattered in nature) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

According to LINO, the poll covered the 86 Ijaw clans and 2,848 Ijaw villages and communities, where the organization says it has a presence alongside the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The survey asked one main question:
Which presidential candidate does the Ijaw Nation support?
LINO stated that over 1,000 people were contacted in each clan.

Bayelsa State
According to the poll, many respondents in Bayelsa said they support Peter Obi, believing he is associated with a political movement that includes Ijaw interests. The state recorded an aggregate support of 78% for Peter Obi.


Edo State
In Edo Ijaw communities, respondents said their major concern is the construction of roads to connect their more than 250 communities. Many said they are not focused on either the present government or Peter Obi but on any leader who will improve their lives. Even so, the poll recorded an aggregate of 64% support for Peter Obi.


Ondo State
Among the Ijaws in Ondo State, respondents were less focused on Peter Obi and more interested in unity among themselves. They said they would support any candidate who would benefit their people. Some also said President Tinubu has not treated them badly but has not done enough. The poll recorded 53% support for Peter Obi.

Delta State
In Delta State, LINO said Tompolo enjoys strong support among the people. However, many respondents said they would rather support a presidential candidate who values the Ijaw people instead of taking the ports out of their land. Delta was described as the most politically neutral Ijaw state in the survey. Peter Obi received 45%, while all other candidates combined received 55%.

Rivers State
According to the poll, many Rivers Ijaw respondents said they voted for Peter Obi in the last election and intend to do so again. They also expressed a desire to end a political system they believe does not allow their votes to fully count. The survey recorded 85% support for Peter Obi.

Akwa Ibom State
The poll also reported that Ijaws in Akwa Ibom showed strong support for Peter Obi, with an aggregate of 65%.


Ijaw: Our Past, Our Present and Our Future.


@Ditari of Ijaw.

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Go and concentrate on your life.

Jamiubond009:
Agbado vuvuzelas will have sleepless nights this early morning

With Ditariofijaw fictional poll?
Don't be a clown this rainy day,sir.

DitariofIjaw:
The Lovers of Ijaw Nation Organization (LINO), an Ijaw civil rights organization, says it conducted an opinion poll across the six major states where the Ijaw people are indigenous (of which from Ondo Ijaw to Akwa-Ibom Ijaws you can move all through without passing none Ijaw areas just unjust State balkanizations when Ijaws aren't even scattered in nature) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

According to LINO, the poll covered the 86 Ijaw clans and 2,848 Ijaw villages and communities, where the organization says it has a presence alongside the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The survey asked one main question:
Which presidential candidate does the Ijaw Nation support?
LINO stated that over 1,000 people were contacted in each clan.

Bayelsa State
According to the poll, many respondents in Bayelsa said they support Peter Obi, believing he is associated with a political movement that includes Ijaw interests. The state recorded an aggregate support of 78% for Peter Obi.


Edo State
In Edo Ijaw communities, respondents said their major concern is the construction of roads to connect their more than 250 communities. Many said they are not focused on either the present government or Peter Obi but on any leader who will improve their lives. Even so, the poll recorded an aggregate of 64% support for Peter Obi.


Ondo State
Among the Ijaws in Ondo State, respondents were less focused on Peter Obi and more interested in unity among themselves. They said they would support any candidate who would benefit their people. Some also said President Tinubu has not treated them badly but has not done enough. The poll recorded 53% support for Peter Obi.

Delta State
In Delta State, LINO said Tompolo enjoys strong support among the people. However, many respondents said they would rather support a presidential candidate who values the Ijaw people instead of taking the ports out of their land. Delta was described as the most politically neutral Ijaw state in the survey. Peter Obi received 45%, while all other candidates combined received 55%.

Rivers State
According to the poll, many Rivers Ijaw respondents said they voted for Peter Obi in the last election and intend to do so again. They also expressed a desire to end a political system they believe does not allow their votes to fully count. The survey recorded 85% support for Peter Obi.

Akwa Ibom State
The poll also reported that Ijaws in Akwa Ibom showed strong support for Peter Obi, with an aggregate of 65%.


Ijaw: Our Past, Our Present and Our Future.


@Ditari of Ijaw.

Go get something doing.

Peter Obi will continue to win online and loose the actual election.
Min stead of campaigning and polishing himself he is sending his minions to carry out polls.

DitariofIjaw:
The Lovers of Ijaw Nation Organization (LINO), an Ijaw civil rights organization, says it conducted an opinion poll across the six major states where the Ijaw people are indigenous (of which from Ondo Ijaw to Akwa-Ibom Ijaws you can move all through without passing none Ijaw areas just unjust State balkanizations when Ijaws aren't even scattered in nature) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

According to LINO, the poll covered the 86 Ijaw clans and 2,848 Ijaw villages and communities, where the organization says it has a presence alongside the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The survey asked one main question:
Which presidential candidate does the Ijaw Nation support?
LINO stated that over 1,000 people were contacted in each clan.

Bayelsa State
According to the poll, many respondents in Bayelsa said they support Peter Obi, believing he is associated with a political movement that includes Ijaw interests. The state recorded an aggregate support of 78% for Peter Obi.


Edo State
In Edo Ijaw communities, respondents said their major concern is the construction of roads to connect their more than 250 communities. Many said they are not focused on either the present government or Peter Obi but on any leader who will improve their lives. Even so, the poll recorded an aggregate of 64% support for Peter Obi.


Ondo State
Among the Ijaws in Ondo State, respondents were less focused on Peter Obi and more interested in unity among themselves. They said they would support any candidate who would benefit their people. Some also said President Tinubu has not treated them badly but has not done enough. The poll recorded 53% support for Peter Obi.

Delta State
In Delta State, LINO said Tompolo enjoys strong support among the people. However, many respondents said they would rather support a presidential candidate who values the Ijaw people instead of taking the ports out of their land. Delta was described as the most politically neutral Ijaw state in the survey. Peter Obi received 45%, while all other candidates combined received 55%.

Rivers State
According to the poll, many Rivers Ijaw respondents said they voted for Peter Obi in the last election and intend to do so again. They also expressed a desire to end a political system they believe does not allow their votes to fully count. The survey recorded 85% support for Peter Obi.

Akwa Ibom State
The poll also reported that Ijaws in Akwa Ibom showed strong support for Peter Obi, with an aggregate of 65%.


Ijaw: Our Past, Our Present and Our Future.


@Ditari of Ijaw.

Ijaw comrades let's hope the Immortals will shine on us come 2027. We are coming closer by the day

slivertongue:
Please display the sample used

which sample? The poll that was meant for Peter Obi!

DeepSight:
There is more nuance to the matter than simply saying Ijaws are settlers everywhere else except Bayelsa.

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GEMINI:
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.​In Nigerian ethno-historical and legal discourse, a clear distinction is maintained between the "indigenous" homeland territories of an ethnic group and the diaspora or migrant settlements they establish elsewhere.
​As an ancient maritime and riverine people believed to be among the earliest inhabitants of southern Nigeria, the Ijaw (Izon) nation is recognized as indigenous to six specific states.

​1. Core Indigenous States (The Triad)
​These three states house the overwhelming majority of the Ijaw population, where they hold deep-rooted ancestral territories, traditional stools, and paramount kingdoms dating back centuries.

Bayelsa State: The undisputed heartland of the Ijaw nation. It is the only entirely homogenous Ijaw state in Nigeria, where the group is indigenous across all 8 Local Government Areas (LGAs), including the capital, Yenagoa.

​Rivers State: Home to the Eastern Ijaw subgroups. They are indigenous to at least 11 LGAs along the coastal and riverine belts. Major historical indigenous kingdoms here include the Kalabari (Abonnema, Buguma, Bakana), Ibani (Bonny and Opobo), Okrika, Andoni (Obolo), and Nkoro.

​Delta State: The Central/Western Ijaw clans are completely indigenous to the riverine and coastal landscapes of Delta, spanning at least 6 LGAs (Bomadi, Burutu, Patani, Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West). Indigenous Delta Ijaw clans include the Gbaramatu, Ogbe-Ijoh, Egbema, Mein, and Ogulagha.

​2. Peripheral Indigenous States
​While often sharing these states with larger ethnic majorities, Ijaw communities here are not recent settlers or economic migrants; their ancestral occupation of these specific coastal enclaves predates colonial amalgamation and, in some cases, neighboring monarchies.

​Ondo State: The Ijaw are indigenous to the riverine Ese-Odo Local Government Area. They are represented by two major ancestral clans: the Arogbo Ijaw and the Western Apoi Ijaw (who migrated to the region around the 9th Century CE).

​Edo State: Indigenous Ijaw populations reside in the riverine belts of Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East LGAs. Clans such as the Olodiama-West, Egbema, Furupagha, and Okomu have ancestral histories in these waterways that run parallel to or, by some historical accounts, predate early structural phases of the Benin empire.

​Akwa Ibom State: The Ijaw presence here is primarily represented by the Andoni-Obolo fishermen and clans who indigenously inhabit the coastal borders adjacent to Rivers State, specifically in areas like Eastern Obolo and Ibeno.

Indigenous Territories vs. Settler Outposts
​To contrast this with where they are regarded as "settlers" or migrant populations:

​The Atlantic Migrant Coastlines: Because the traditional Ijaw economy is anchored heavily on artisan fishing, maritime trade, and boat building, massive migrant communities have existed for generations along the coastlines of Lagos State, Ogun State, and further out into West African nations like Cameroon, Gabon, and Sierra Leone.

​The Settler Status: In Lagos (e.g., Makoko or riverine enclaves in Badagry/Epe), despite having lived there for decades or even over a century, the Ijaw are legally and culturally classified as settlers or residents, as the land belongs indigenously to the Awori, Egun, and other Yoruba subgroups. Conversely, in the riverine enclaves of Ondo, Edo, or Delta, they hold inherent indigenous land rights, traditional rulers (Peres and Agadagbas), and constitutional recognition as natives of the soil.
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like I said almost all ijaws can trace their roots to Bayelsa State. This one no be Gemini matter. Anybody can write anything on the net. Go to these areas, they'll only tell you these things if you're very close to them! You'll here things like: this person's grandfather came from Bayelsa, that one family home is in bayelsa, that family name is this and that, it is related to one family in bayelsa etc. I've been to these areas severally and I have friends among them

Jamiubond009:
Agbado vuvuzelas will have sleepless nights this early morning

4 of them above you are already convulsing😄😄

Misterone:
like I said almost all ijaws can trace their roots to Bayelsa State. This one no be Gemini matter. Anybody can write anything on the net. Go to these areas, they'll only tell you these things if you're very close to them! You'll here things like: this person's grandfather came from Bayelsa, that one family home is in bayelsa, that family name is this and that, it is related to one family in bayelsa etc. I've been to these areas severally and I have friends among them

The fact that I used Gemini for a summary doesn't mean I don't personally know what I am saying. I do, much more than you may suspect.

At all events, the fact is, Ijaw people are indigenous to many more places than Bayelsa alone and while at it let us remember how artificial state lines are. Bayelsa, for example, was once part of Rivers State.

Ijaws see NDC as their party because of Dickson and Bayelsa ,so Obi got their votes on lockdown

slivertongue:
Please display the sample used

Agbado and akra were used


Are you now satisfied?

The demography online and the actual reality aren't the same. Those tiktok genzs voting here don't really have that actual numbers in reality. More market women and more area boys participate more than any other group.

Peter Obi will win the South-South like a Tsunami. He will proceed to score 25 percent in Oyo, and win Lagos again.

Lol…this guy delusion of grandeur needs to be studied…very funny guy

That's good for hom.online. in practical, nah foul. Nobody knows him in ondo state.
He always win online

Jamiubond009:
Agbado vuvuzelas will have sleepless nights this early morning

Dey deceive yourself with irrelevant online polls