Supreme Court-Ordered Warri Delineation Exercise Is Irreversible; No Amount of Intimidation Can Halt Its Implementation, Comr. Mingo Commends Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Peace-Building Efforts

By EgbemaVoice News

The Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Sayami Ogumaka, has declared that no amount of intimidation, threats, or propaganda can stop the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment directing the fresh delineation exercise in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State.

Speaking in a statement made available to EgbemaVoice News, Comrade Ogumaka stated that the delineation exercise was conducted in compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court and under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing that the process remains a constitutional and legal obligation that must be respected by all parties.

According to him, the Supreme Court judgment and the proposals arising from the fresh delineation exercise have been presented to the three major ethnic nationalities in the Warri Federal Constituency  the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo people. He noted that while concerns and disagreements may arise in a democratic society, resorting to threats and inflammatory statements cannot alter the provisions of a valid court judgment.

"The implementation of the Supreme Court judgment is not negotiable. It is a lawful process aimed at ensuring fairness, justice, and equitable representation for all communities within the Warri Federal Constituency. No amount of threats on social media or elsewhere can stop the implementation of a judgment delivered by the highest court in the land," he stated.

Comrade Ogumaka described the fresh delineation exercise as a welcome development and a significant step toward addressing long-standing concerns relating to political representation and electoral justice within the constituency. He argued that the exercise would ultimately strengthen democratic participation and promote sustainable peace across the Niger Delta region.

He further maintained that only those opposed to justice, fairness, and peaceful coexistence would reject the outcome of a process conducted in accordance with the law. According to him, the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities all participated in the delineation exercise, making the outcome a reflection of a lawful and inclusive process.

The youth leader recalled that for many years several Ijaw communities alleged marginalization and disenfranchisement within the political structure of the Warri Federal Constituency. Despite these grievances, he noted, the affected communities consistently pursued peaceful and lawful channels in seeking redress.

"It is important to remember that when the Ijaw people felt marginalized and disenfranchised, they did not resort to violence or threats against their neighbours. Instead, they pursued justice through constitutional means. Therefore, all parties should embrace peace, dialogue, and respect for the rule of law rather than engaging in actions capable of creating tension in the region," he said.

Comrade Ogumaka urged political leaders, community stakeholders, youth groups, and traditional institutions across the three ethnic nationalities to exercise restraint and avoid statements capable of inciting unrest. He stressed that peace remains the foundation for development and warned that conflict would only undermine the socio-economic progress of the Warri area and the wider Niger Delta region.

He called on security agencies and relevant government authorities to remain vigilant and ensure that law and order are maintained throughout the implementation process. He also appealed to residents of the Warri Federal Constituency to remain calm and continue supporting lawful efforts aimed at promoting justice, equity, and peaceful coexistence among all ethnic groups.

"The future of Warri lies in unity, mutual respect, and adherence to the rule of law. The Supreme Court has spoken, and all stakeholders should respect the judgment and work together for the peace, stability, and development of the constituency and the Niger Delta at large," he concluded.