Warri Federal Constituency II: Warring parties agree on power-sharing after Tinubu’s intervention

Representatives of the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities in Delta State have reached an agreement on a power-sharing arrangement for the proposed Warri Federal Constituency II. This breakthrough comes after significant intervention from President Bola Tinubu, who aimed to mediate the long-standing dispute concerning electoral ward delineation in the region.

The agreement was finalized during a meeting convened at the Office of the President. The intervention by President Tinubu was crucial in bringing the warring parties to a consensus, signaling a commitment to resolving the electoral boundary issues that have caused friction between the two ethnic groups.

This resolution is expected to foster greater stability and cooperation within the Warri Federal Constituency II. The power-sharing arrangement is designed to ensure equitable representation and address the concerns of both the Ijaw and Itsekiri communities, paving the way for a more unified approach to local governance and development.

The successful mediation highlights the administration's efforts to address ethnic and political disputes through dialogue and negotiation, aiming to promote peace and development across various regions of Nigeria.