Warri delineation: Itsekiri faults Ijaw, Urhobo interpretation of Tinubu’s intervention

June 17, 2026

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha

ASABA —The Itsekiri ethnic nationality has faulted what it called “misleading interpretations” by Ijaw and Urhobo groups of President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in lingering differences over Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ward delineation in Warri federal constituency, Delta State.

In a statement, yesterday by A. Mene, Secretary, Itsekiri Leaders of Thought and delegate to the presidential truce meeting, the group said recent public messaging by some Ijaw and Urhobo groups misrepresents what transpired.

Mene said: “Recent news advertorials and public statements issued by certain Ijaw and Urhobo groups do not accurately reflect the spirit and outcomes of the engagements convened by the President.”