Tinubu, Ribadu Lauded for Ijaw-Itsekiri Peace Deal

The Community Safety Vanguard issued a statement on Thursday praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for their roles in brokering a power-sharing agreement between the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups in Warri, Delta State. This agreement, reached during a high-level meeting in Abuja, is seen as a significant step towards preserving peace in the Niger Delta.

The arrangement proposes that the Ijaw nation will occupy the House of Representatives seat for the Warri Federal Constituency II for the first two consecutive terms, followed by the Itsekiri for the next two terms. The Vanguard commended Ribadu's leadership and conflict resolution approach, which they described as pragmatic and result-oriented.

The agreement was signed by representatives from both ethnic groups, including former Delta State Deputy Governor Kingsley Otuaro and others. The Vanguard emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving ethnic disputes and urged stakeholders in the Niger Delta to prioritize peace and inclusivity in governance.