The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has requested President Bola Tinubu to address comments reportedly made by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, concerning the Ijaw community. The INC expressed concerns over Wike’s alleged remarks characterizing the Ijaw people as a “minority of minorities” in Rivers State and other regions within the South-South geopolitical zone.
The INC’s appeal highlights ongoing sensitivities regarding ethnic and regional identities in Nigeria, urging the President to intervene to prevent any potential escalation of tensions. The INC seeks assurance that all ethnic groups, including the Ijaw, are respected and accorded their rightful place within the country’s diverse societal fabric.
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