‘Politicians will be held responsible’ – Ijaw youths warn against violence ahead of Bayelsa guber poll

The Ijaw Youth Council worldwide has warned politicians in Bayelsa against inciting violence and propagating hate speech ahead of the gubernatorial election in the state.In a communique issued by the group on Sunday, Alaye Theophilus, president of the youth council, advised politicians to desist from escalating tension in the state.

“As the Bayelsa state election looms on the horizon, we issue a stern caution to political actors and gladiators against any acts that could escalate tensions in the state,” the group said.“It is our firm belief that the lives and safety of Ijaw citizens should always supersede political considerations and electoral processes.“The IYC shall not fold her arms to see that the existing peace we enjoy in the state is damaged.

“The Bola Ahmed-led government must make our abandoned dam in Adamawa and create additional three dams within the flood channel to cushion the effect of flood in subsequent years,” the group said. “These dams, when completed and made functional, will not just serve as water reservoirs but as a source of hydropower that will add to the national grid.”

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