Stop Inciting Ijaw Against Benin, Inegbeniki Cautions Asari Dokubo
From Chris Akhabue, Edo A prominent Niger Delta leader, Chief Francis Inegbeniki, has advised Rivers State traditional ruler, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, to refrain from making statements capable of creating tension between the Ijaw people and their Benin neighbours in Edo State. Inegbeniki gave the warning on Tuesday in Benin City, while addressing journalists, describing Dokubo’s recent remarks as unnecessary, ill-advised, and capable of threatening the peaceful relationship that has existed between the two ethnic groups. The Egbedi of Ozoro Land urged Asari Dokubo, as a traditional leader, to embrace the role of a peace ambassador by promoting unity, dialogue, and harmony rather than making comments that could fuel division. According to him, the Ijaws and Benin people in Edo State have enjoyed a long-standing relationship built on mutual respect, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence. “There has been a harmonious relationship and peaceful coexistence between the Ijaws in ...