The Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom, Chief (Engr) Oritsema Eyewuoma has demanded for the Itsekiri Nation momentary entitlement from the management of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas y Commission (DESOPADEC) from the tenure of Ex- governor, Chief James Ibori till date.
The demand was made known Thursday in a letter of protest written and signed by the Ologbotsere, who was represented by Chief Eugene Ikomi and presented to the Management of DESOPADEC
During the protest, the DESOPADEC office was put under lock by the protesters to drive home their point as the entrance to the Commission was blocked by women and a casket was placed at the entrance as early as 6:00am in the morning
The well itemized protest letter read: “I Chief (Engr) Oma Eyewuoma, the Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom and the mouthpiece of the Itsekiri on behalf of the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality by this letter demand the release of all the monetary entitlements due to Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality during the tenure of Chief James Ibori to date.
“The Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality is aware that there is monthly provision
due to Itsekiri Nation like all other ethnic nationalities covered by your
Commission in Delta State. To the disillusionment of our people, that money has not reached the purse of the Itsekiri Nation over the years.”
He also said, “I am also to inform you that the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality is miffed by this unethical conduct to undermine our people. It is sequel to the above that, we have resolved to demand that your Commission make available to us the total accrual of our entitlements to date through the Office of the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom.”
Chief Ologbotsere also warned that, should the commission fail to heed to the very minimal modest request, the people’s anger may go beyond the control of the Itsekiri leadership.
The Executive Director, EDSS, Chief Favour Izuokumour, acknowledged the receipt of the protest letter on behalf of the Management of DESOPADEC and promised to deliver same at the appropriate quarters and commended the protesters for their peaceful conduct.