Diri Sues for Ijaw Unity, Recognises Igbadiwe-led INC
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, yesterday formally brought a closure to his reconciliation effort in the Ijaw National Congress (INC) with the hosting of a mega unity reception at
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, concluded his reconciliation efforts within the Ijaw National Congress (INC) by hosting a unity reception at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, the state capital. The assembly, attended by INC leaders, stakeholders and election contestants, aimed to foster harmony and solidarity among the Ijaw ethnic nationality following controversy surrounding the April 2026 INC election, which led to MacDonald Igbadiwe's election as High Chief.
The governor inaugurated the Igbadiwe-led executive in Warri, Delta State, and convened a reconciliation committee to mend divisions within the organization. Diri urged INC members to prioritize unity over personal interests and emphasized that the Ijaw nation's collective destiny should supersede individual ambitions. He stated that the Ijaws must unite and present a united front in decision-making processes affecting their future.
INC President, High Chief Macdonald Igbadiwe, expressed gratitude to Diri for preventing the INC's disintegration and pledged to collaborate with other leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders to uphold the nation's mandate.
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