We Are Not Among Those Calling for Sack of Akpabio- Ijaw Youths

By Bimbo Ogunnaike

Youths under the Umbrella of Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), worldwide have said that they are not among those calling for the sack of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying the agitation was detrimental to the development of the Niger Delta region.

IYC Spokesman, Daniel Dasimaka, who stated this on in a statement issued on Friday, said that Ijaw youths were solidly behind the minister and had no reason to demand his removal.

“The IYC is pleased with the moves Senator Akpabio has taken so far as Niger Delta Minister. We wholeheartedly welcome the call to audit the activities of the NDDC and to reposition the Commission and other MDAs saddled with responsibilities to develop our region,” Dasimaka said.

“We are all aware of the uncommon transformation that the minister brought to Akwa Ibom in his eight years as Governor and desire to see him replicate the same in the entire region.There is, therefore, no way would the IYC or any development-seeking youths from our region call for the sack of an agent of positive change like Sen Akpabio.

“The call for his sack is the handiwork of impostors who want to leverage the influence and credibility of the IYC to push their own agenda. And for the avoidance of doubt, Barrister Pereotubo Oweilaemi is the President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC),” the group added.