By David Owei, Yenagoa <\/p>\n
The outgoing National Vice President II, of the Ijaw National Congress, INC, Chief Nengi James described the purported election and inauguration of a new executives of the organisation as unfortunate and an act of impunity.<\/p>\n
James, who was also in the presidential race of the organization, said it is an act of sacrilege to go against the decision and instruction of the monarchs and elders of Ijaw nation, who are well constituted as National -Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders,N-CITRE, with clearly defined roles and powers under the INC Constitution.<\/p>\n
The outgoing INC second vice president who stated this in his valedictory and handing over speech at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital yesterday, expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders and the Ijaw nation for giving him the opportunity to serve as the second vice president of the apex Ijaw socio -cultural organisation.<\/p>\n
He commended Governor Douye Diri for ensuring a level playing field for all candidates in 2021 which enabled him to emerged victorious on his third attempt, and also for his continuous funding of the organization over the years. <\/p>\n
His words: “I want to thank everyone that has supported us, supported me as the National Vice President 2 of the INC, supported the Prof Benjamin Okaba led exco of which I am part.<\/p>\n
“We have contributed our best as a team, we faced challenges, we have resolved issues, we accept blames because we cannot do it all, this is the more reason we appreciate the support of all Ijaws in Nigeria and the diaspora.<\/p>\n
“We have passed through challenges like the one we are currently going through. Let me use this opportunity to state that the INC is not a one man or for few peoplee organisation. The INC is an Ijaw nation organization therefore no one man can claim monopoly of INC.<\/p>\n
“I want to particularly thank Governor Douye Diri for creating a level playing field for everyone during the 2021 without interference. The governor has continued to support the leadership of the INC by funding the organisation to this level. He is not the Governor General of Ijaw nation but also the head of INC behind the scene.<\/p>\n
“My life has been service oriented, service is my watchword and I believe that serving humanity is the ultimate in life. That being said, the present situation in Ijaw nation is not palatable and it’s not good for Ijaw nation.<\/p>\n
“I am in support of the decision of our governor Senator Douye Diri and the N-CITRE led by HRM King Bubraye Dakolo and the decision of stakeholders and the people of Ijaw nation. <\/p>\n
“N-CITRE said we should not go for the elections at a meeting where we were all in attendance and they said that there are issues to be resolved before going into the elections. I adhered to the decision, but I heard that there was a purported election.The governor again instructed that there should be no inauguration .<\/p>\n
“I think that it is disrespectful , for me as a traditional man I think it is a sacrilegious act to disobey our monarchs who are natural rulers and custodian of our traditions and culture and the Governor of Bayelsa State who is the Governor General of Ijaw nation. Elections is not a do or die affair and we need to respect the decision of our founding fathers.”<\/p>\n
On whether he will contest once the crisis is resolved and another national eleco is constituted, he said is ever ready to contest,because he learned a lot from the Ijaw struggle and ready to contribute his quota.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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