By Egbemavoice
Leaders and stakeholders of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities from Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State have applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the release of the Warri Federal Constituency delineation exercise results.
The leaders gathered at KFT Event Centre in Warri, Delta State, during a press conference held yesterday, following years of deliberations, protests and agitations surrounding the delineation process.
Speaking on behalf of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities, Chief Benjamin Okumagba commended INEC for what he described as a bold and commendable step towards ensuring fair political representation in the Warri Federal Constituency.
He stated that the Ijaw and Urhobo people appreciate the commission for the successful release of the delineation exercise, noting that the development would promote inclusiveness, equity and political balance in the constituency.
Chief Okumagba further praised INEC for the creation of additional State House of Assembly seats, federal constituency representation, polling units and wards aimed at strengthening democratic participation in the area.
He urged eligible voters and residents across the constituency to actively participate in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, stressing that peaceful participation in the democratic process would further strengthen unity and development in the Warri axis.
The gathering witnessed the presence of several political leaders, community stakeholders, youth representatives and women groups from both the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities, who expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the delineation exercise.
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INEC releases fresh ward delineation for Warri Federal Constituency, creates new federal constituency
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the long-awaited fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units for the Warri Federal Constituency, in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment.
The exercise covers Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State. INEC also created a federal constituency for the Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in Warri North and Warri South-West.
Revealed that the newly created federal constituency is subject to constitutional amendment by the National Assembly.
According to Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, a focal person representing the Ijaws said, INEC convened an emergency meeting in Asaba where the Supervising National Commissioner and Electoral National Commissioner presented the report to representatives of the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities.
Ward Breakdown below;
Warri South II Constituency
1. Okumagba I – 16
2. Okumagba II – 17
3. Edjeba – 03
4. Okere – 15
5. Ogunu/Okurode-Urhobo/Ukpotiti/Oteghele – 14
6. Itifo/Markro – 18
7. Egborodje – 04
8. Bulou-Ama – 02
9. Ewein – 07
10. Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Urban – 12
Warri South I Constituency
1. Bowen – 01
2. Eruogwaran Ototwodo/Omone – 05
3. Ekpen/Esisi – 06
4. GRA – 08
5. Igbudu-Essi – 09
6. Obodo/Omadino – 10
7. Ode-Itsekiri – 11
8. Pessu – 19
9. Ogedengbe – 13
10. Ugbwangue/Ekurede-Itsekiri – 20
Warri South-West II
1. Aju-Udaibo – 01
2. Akpakpa – 02
3. Madango – 11
4. Ogidiben – 13
5. Orere I – 18
6. Orere II – 19
7. Ugborodo – 20
Warri South-West I
1. Azama/Igoba/Inikoroogha – 03
2. Benikrukru/Kenyangbene – 04
3. Diebiri – 05
4. Ikeremor – 06
5. Isaba – 07
6. Izansa-Ijelejele – 08
7. Kokodiagbene – 09
8. Kunukunuma/Kantu/Kurutie/Pepe-Ama – 10
9. Ogbe-Ijoh – 12
10. Okerenkoko/Egwa – 14
11. Okoroware – 15
12. Oporoza – 16
13. Oporoza/Amaseikumor – 17
Warri North II Constituency
1. Abadigbene/Okifamba/Asantuwagbene – 01
2. Asigborodo I/II – 04
3. Ogbinbiri – 12
4. Ogbinbiri Azama/Asisabubotie/Idebagbene – 13
5. Ogbudugbudu – 14
6. Awamba – 16
7. Opuama I – 17
8. Opuama II – 18
9. Polobubo I – 19
10. Polobubo II – 20
Warri North I Constituency
1. Aja Itori/Okogho – 02
2. Aja Ometan/Tisun/Kolokolo/Sagharate/Ughotosan – 03
3. Beresibi/Ureju/Eghoro/Obonteghareda – 05
4. Ebrohimi – 06
5. Gbokoda – 07
6. Koko I – 08
7. Koko II – 09
8. Koko III – 10
9. Obaghoro – 11
10. Ogheye – 15
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