Ogoni Youth Coalition Demands Bori State from Tinubu

The Coalition of Ogoni Youth Groups (COYOG), comprising 17 youth leaders including Chief Kpakol Kpakol of the Ogoni National Youth Congress and Gen. Ikeh Albert Jnr of the Khana Youth Assembly, has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to implement the Ogoni dialogue process. They insist that the creation of Bori State must be a central aspect of this roadmap.

The coalition warned against political manipulation of the dialogue process and stressed that its outcomes should reflect the aspirations of the Ogoni people. COYOG requested the Federal Government to provide a clear interim Memorandum of Understanding detailing responsibilities, timelines, and funding.

They also called for a representative Presidential Implementation Committee with a defined mandate. The coalition emphasized that the demand for Bori State is fundamental to political inclusion and equitable representation.

Additionally, they sought transparency regarding a reported $300 million fund and reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful advocacy, stating that the dialogue's outcomes must serve the Ogoni people.