Wike’s Comments Spark Outrage: Ijaw National Congress Seeks Presidential Intervention

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his remarks on the Ijaw people.

Wike allegedly described the Ijaw as “a minority of minorities” in Rivers and other South-South states, except Bayelsa.

The INC has taken exception to these comments, emphasizing that the Ijaw are the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria, with over 40 million people, and the oldest tribe in the country.

They are also the largest ethnic group in Rivers, with eight local government areas, and not a minority in Delta.

The INC has urged President Tinubu to intervene, asking him to “call the FCT Minister to order for the sake of peace and security in Nigeria.

The congress remains committed to preserving harmony in the Niger Delta region and has consistently advocated for fairness and equity.