Protesting Itsekiri Youths Shut Down Oil Facility in Delta, Video Trends
- Itsekiri youths have staged a protest over the recent re-delineation of Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
- The protesting Itsekiri youths shut down a 28,000-barrel-per-day oil production facility at Ogidigben, Warri
- One of the protesters said Itsekiri youths will continue to protest until INEC does the right thing about the re-delineation of Warri Federal Constituency
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Warri, Delta state – Protesting Itsekiri youths have shut down oil production at a facility in Ogidigben, Warri South West local government area in Delta state.
The youth are protesting the recent re-delineation of Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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As reported by Vanguard, the facility, formerly operated by Shell, reportedly produces about 28,000 barrels of crude oil daily.
The protest, which began last Saturday, April 5, 2025, escalated on Tuesday with the occupation of the oil facility.
One of the protesters, who spoke anonymously, said the youths are determined to continue their protest until INEC reverses what they describe as an “anomaly” in the ward delineation exercise.
“We will continue to protest until INEC does the right thing. They cannot suddenly reduce us to an electoral minority in the Warri Federal Constituency. This is abnormal and shows clear bias against the Itsekiri nation.”
Meanwhile, traditional leaders of Okere Urhobo Kingdom in Warri have refuted reports that their community has rejected the INEC ward delineation report.
Prominent chiefs, including Chiefs John Edgor, Femi Okumagba, Frank Okolobe, and Youth President Hon. Eboh Okpako Elvis, emphasized that the kingdom is still reviewing the document.
The Urhobo traditional rulers made this known during a press briefing at the palace.
“We are in receipt of the ward re-delineation report from INEC and are currently studying it. The Commission gave all ethnic groups a seven-day window to make their comments. That period has not yet elapsed.”
TVC News, @tvcnewsng, Barrel shared a video of the protest with the caption:
"Itsekiri Natives Have Shut Down A 28,000 Barrels Per Day Oil Production Facility At Ogidigben, Warri"
14-Day Ultimatum to Shut Down Oil Production in Nigeria
Legit.ng earlier reported that as host communities in Bayelsa State's coastal region deal with a new issue, Nigeria's oil production may be affected.
The communities have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Exploration & Production Limited.
According to communities, the action erodes trust and collaboration for peaceful operations.
Dangote Sets Date to Shut Down Refinery Unit
Legit.ng recalls that Dangote Refinery wants to sell residual fuel oil amid plans to shut its 204,000-barrel-per-day petrol refinery unit.
The unit will undergo 30 days of maintenance starting June 1, as the Dangote refinery targets efficiency.
Dangote Refinery recently stopped selling petrol in Naira, citing a mismatch between sales revenue and crude purchase.
INEC gives update on petition to recall Natasha from Senate
Meanwhile, Legit.ng rejected the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the senate.
INEC said the petition to recall the Kogi Central senator has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution.
In a short statement issued on Thursday, April 3, INEC promised to provide a more detailed statement shortly.
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