Ughere applauded the governor of Delta State’s efforts but chastised the military and the federal government for what he considered to be their insufficient reaction to the issue. He urged an end to military attacks on communities, emphasizing that the Urhobo people are not violent criminals.
He said: “First, I want to commend the effort of the governor of Delta State for having been able to show some signs of responsibility so far. But it seems the Federal Government and the military are not doing the needful as it should be done.
“Deltans are not people who kill people. Let’s clear that position. We do not kill people, and it has never happened in Urhobo land before, where military personnel are killed in our land. it has never happened.
“Now going to your question, I came here for just one thing, I came here to tell the world that my people, Urhobo youths, women, young persons are in the bush, they don’t have food, they don’t have shelter, they don’t have anything. I was with the IOYC President yesterday, where we together made a statement solidly, telling the world that Ijaw nation and Urhobo nation are not at war. We are not at war.
Highlighting the humanitarian crisis, Ughere revealed that Okuama residents lack access to food and shelter, living in precarious conditions in the bush. He urged the government to allow people to return to their homes while investigations are ongoing, citing international practice of providing access to investigators.
The youth leader emphasized the need for cooperation between different ethnic groups, stating that both the Urhobo and Ijaw nations are suffering from the same fate. He urged the Federal Government to intervene and ensure the safety and well-being of affected communities. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
