The attention of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, the Apex Social Cultural Body of the Urhobo People World Wide has been drawn to reports of a brewing crisis between Itsekiris and Urhobos in Warri South Local Government Area.
It is very unfortunate that such reports are emanating at this period of time that we are looking forward to promoting our ever peaceful existence with other ethnic groups in Nigeria.
The Urhobos are peaceful people and overtime we have demonstrated this haven-Like character wherever we go or whoever we accommodate.
The reported clash between our people and our neighbouring Itsekiri tribe is not palatable as we have lived in peace with them for centuries.
We want to implore all stakeholders to sheath their sword and embrace peace as it is the best way forward.
However, we wish to maintain that we are studying the matters on discourse and we are ready to do everything to protect our people no matter what and we are no longer ready to stand and watch these incessant attacks repeat itself again.
We call on all Urhobo sons and daughters to remain calm and maintain law and order. We urge you to not take Laws into your hands as our Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is a man of Peace.
Signed
Olorogun Barr. Ese Gam
President General, Urhobo Progress Union
