Ijaw, Itsekiri Reach Power-Sharing Deal on Proposed Warri Federal Constituency II Seat

The Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities have reached a landmark agreement on the representation of the proposed Warri Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives.

The resolution was achieved on Friday night during a meeting held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja.

Under the terms of the agreement, both groups approved a rotational arrangement for the House of Representatives seat. The arrangement provides that the constituency's representation will alternate between the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups.

According to the resolution, the Ijaw nationality will occupy the seat first for two consecutive terms. Afterward, the position will rotate to the Itsekiri nationality, which will also hold it for two consecutive terms.

The agreement is expected to strengthen political cooperation and promote peaceful coexistence between the two ethnic groups in the area.

Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Kingsley Otuaro, and Dr. Eric Omare signed the document on behalf of the Ijaw nationality. The Itsekiri nationality was represented by Sir A.S. Mene and Chief Robinson Ariyo.

National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu signed on behalf of the Federal Government, while Olorogun Victor Okumagba and Chief Westham Adehor served as witnesses to the agreement.

Stakeholders expressed optimism that the power-sharing arrangement would help foster unity, reduce political tensions, and ensure fair representation within the proposed constituency.