In a recent Interview with Arise News, The Secretary of Warri-Urhobo National Congress, Mr. Victor Okumagba, has clarified the long-standing issue of Warri ownership, stating that the Ijaws and Urhobos are the rightful owners of Warri Township. This assertion is based on a previous supreme court ruling that affirmed their ownership.
Okumagba emphasized the distinction between Warri South Local Government Area and Warri Township, comparing it to the difference between Warri North Local Government Area and Cocoa Township. He noted that claiming indigeneship of a territory without ancestral roots is unacceptable, using the example of Ogheye in Warri North Local Government Area and Cocoa Township. The Secretary expressed surprise at the Itsekiris' claim to Warri ownership despite the supreme court's ruling against them.
In his own words: "If you are saying that Warri belongs to you and the supreme court has ruled that you did not get to Warri. The Itsekiris did not get to the Warri Township and we are getting something very wrong here. There is distinction between Warri South Local Government Area and Warri Township like as you have Warri North Local Government Area and Cocoa Township.”
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