Women and youths from several Ijaw communities in Delta State on Monday shut down key Chevron flow stations in protest over the non-implementation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ward and polling unit delineation report for the Warri Federal Constituency.
The protesters, drawn from Gbaramatu, Ogbe-Ijoh, Isaba, Egbema and Diebiri Kingdoms, occupied major oil facilities, including the Abiteye, Olero Creek, Dibi Field and Opuekeba flow stations, demanding immediate implementation of the delineation report presented by INEC following a Supreme Court directive.
The demonstrators carried placards, sang solidarity songs, and insisted that the delineation exercise was necessary to ensure fair political representation for communities in the constituency.
Protest leaders claimed the action disrupted operations at several facilities, including Odidi 1 and 2, Batan, Ogbanabou, Jones Creek, Otunana, Egwa 1 and 2, Abiteye, and Makaraba flow stations. They alleged that about 400,000 barrels of crude oil production per day had been shut in as a result of the protest.
The protesters vowed to sustain the shutdown until INEC begins implementation of the delineation report.
Meanwhile, amid rising tensions, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori convened a peace meeting in Asaba with leaders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities.
The meeting, attended by ethnic leaders, security chiefs and government officials, focused on maintaining peace and preventing the dispute from escalating into violence.
In fulfilment of the fourth pillar of our MORE Agenda, today I held an emergency peace parley with leaders of the three ethnic nationalities Urhobo, Ijaw and Itsekiri in Warri Federal Constituency at Government House, Asaba. Going forward, they assured Deltans of lasting peace… pic.twitter.com/0FTZXei8rj
— Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (@RtHonSheriff) June 8, 2026
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Oborevwori Brokers Peace
Speaking after the meeting, Governor Oborevwori urged all stakeholders to embrace dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
“We want peace in Warri Federal Constituency. The stakeholders have assured me that they will keep to the peace accord. Under the MORE Agenda, we have promised Deltans enhanced peace and security, and we do not need any crisis in our dear state,” the governor said.
He described Warri as “one family” and stressed that disagreements could be resolved through dialogue rather than confrontation.
Leaders of the three ethnic nationalities pledged to maintain peace while discussions on the delineation issue continue.
Speaking on behalf of the Ijaw nation, Godspower Gbenekama assured residents that the Ijaw people would not engage in violence, while Itsekiri leader Ayiri Emami said all parties had agreed to heed the governor’s call for peace.
Urhobo representative, Olorogun Victor Okumagba, also said stakeholders had resolved to “sheath their swords” and sustain peaceful coexistence in the interest of residents of the Warri Federal Constituency.
The meeting ended with a collective commitment by the three ethnic groups to continue dialogue and preserve peace as efforts to resolve the delineation dispute continue.
