Ijaw Communities Protest INEC's Non-Implementation in Delta

On Tuesday, Ijaw communities in the Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State protested against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to implement a recent ward delineation exercise. The protest involved around 100 women and youth leaders who disrupted operations at nine flow stations, capable of producing 120,000 barrels of oil per day.

They vowed to halt oil production until their grievances were addressed, carrying placards demanding the implementation of the ward delineation report. Chief Mr. Maria Ebik spoke on behalf of the protesters, accusing INEC of deliberately delaying the process despite a Supreme Court judgment mandating the implementation.

The communities emphasized that the delineation is essential for fair political representation and that they would not allow minor groups to determine their political future. Other community leaders, including Dr. Paul Boyiti and Edith Odaf, echoed similar sentiments, insisting that oil production would remain halted until the INEC report is fully implemented.