Activist Calls On Ibori, Uduaghan, Others To Wade Into Olu Of Warri’s Succession Battle

• Says Itsekiri ancestors angry

Itsekiri-born National Coordinator of Niger Delta Grassroots Organization (NDGO), Comrade Weyinmi Olley, has called on former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, immediate past governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan to intervene in the succession battle rocking the Olu of Warri throne.

Addressing newsmen in Warri, on the state of Warri Kingdom, Olley said: “Our revered crown, has over the decades, continued to pursue peace, unity and harmony within the kingdom and our neighbours as guidelines for  development and progress.

“Sadly, bickering and infighting which does not ennoble the Crown, has continued to challenge our cultural heritage and the civilization we proudly claim, are known for and have a duty to promote.

“This is clear indication that Itsekiri ancestors are angry and this portends dangers to the future of Warri Kingdom, if we do not quickly seek the face of the Almighty God”, Olley stressed.

“I therefore appeal to men of God of Itsekiri extraction anywhere, such as Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Evangelist Michael Diden aka Ejele, Rev (Dr) S. E. Gbejero, to lead Itsekiri in prayers for peace and unity.

“Also, prominent leaders having Itsekiri blood in them, namely Governors James Ibori, Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Edward Ekpoko-led Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, Hon. (Barr.) Daniel Mayuku, Hon. David Tonwe, Hon. Mofe Pirah, Hon. Benson Onuwaje, Mr. Isaac Dorsu, Mr. Mode Akoma, should close ranks and chart way forward for the unity, peace and development of the Itsekiri nation”, he recommended.

“It is high time Itsekiri sons and daughters put personal interests aside and by our actions ennoble our revered Crown of the Warri Kingdom, as guide to  generations unborn. I am confident that an assemblage of minds will chart progressive future for the Itsekiri nation”, the Niger Delta activist  advised.