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PANDEF Commends Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori's Warri Peace Initiative, Urges Unity and Restraint

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By EgbemaVoice,

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his proactive efforts in promoting peace and unity across the Warri area amid tensions arising from the ward delineation process.

In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Godknows Boladei Igali, PANDEF praised the governor's engagement with Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo leaders and urged all stakeholders to maintain peace, restraint, and dialogue.
The forum also called on youths in Warri South, Warri South-West, and Warri North to reject violence and divisive rhetoric, emphasizing that the region's future depends on sustained harmony and mutual respect.

PANDEF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote peace, justice, fairness, and development across the Warri area. 

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PANDEF COMMENDS DELTA GOVERNOR, SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ON WARRI PEACE EFFORTS, CALLS ON ALL PARTIES TO MAINTAIN  UNITY AND RESTRAINT

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) notes with appreciation the efforts of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State to sustain the existing    peace  and unity in the Warri Area through effective engagement with relevant stakeholders in the past months. 

We particularly note that even before coming directly to Warri, on Monday, 8th June, 2026, to meet with Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo leaders over emerging conflicts arising from ward delineations, the Governor had earlier convened similar peace efforts in Asaba. 

PANDEF  wishes to remind our fathers, mothers and leaders in the area that the shared heritage which inseparably binds the people of Warri for hundreds of years, will continue deep into the future.

It is common knowledge that Warri, is one of Nigeria’s most amazing cities of culture and tradition. For hundreds of years, the three ethnic groups have lived together, traded together, intermarried, spoken each other’s languages and built a unique and awe-inspiring heritage. The Warri story has therefore always epitomised the old African saying that, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” So, the existing cultural bonds are the greatest heritage, far stronger than any boundary line on a map or presumed unarguably on political differences. 

More especially, PANDEF calls on our sons and daughters of Warri South, Warri South-West and Warri-North to appreciate the fact that they are the custodians of tomorrow and must not allow themselves to be used as tools of division or destruction. The rich future which the Warri dream holds, will only exist if there is peace today. So, all must stand up for unity, reject inciting voices on social media, and protect the legacy of this great area. 

PANDEF would like to reassure all, that consistent with its mandate, it will continue to play its role in peace making and peace building. We will continue to undertake various confidence-building measures across the communities to rebuild trust and reinforce unity.  
 Furthermore, we pledge our full support to any initiative that promotes justice, fairness, and development for the area and all its people.

Godknows Boladei Igali
National Chairman

9th June, 2026

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