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Last Updated: Saturday, December 11th, 2004 HOME | Previous Page Ibori charges Warri council chairmen on peace tunke-aye bisina Asaba Governor James Ibori of Delta State on Friday swore in the chairmen of the three Warri councils who were elected last week with a charge for them to promote ethnic harmony and peace among the three ethnic groups in the area. Ibori also urged ethnic leaders in the area to shun all forms of divisive sentiments, which according to him were counter-productive to the state and its people. The governor while thanking God and commending all who worked towards the peaceful conduct of elections in the Warri Federal Constituency said, “we can no longer afford to promote extremism, ethnic bigotry in the Warri Federal Constituency. It is time for us to integrate. It is time for us to live together as brothers and sisters.” Ibori charged the three council chairmen to rise above ethnicity in the administration of their respective councils, saying, “Go back and reconcile everybody that inhabits the Federal Constituency. It is no time to fight. It is time for peace. And you must ensure that peace continues to reign. “You are no longer seen as an Itsekiri, an Urhobo or an Ijaw. Of course, you are now representing the three ethnic groups. So in your individual councils, you must ensure that this integration continues. You must ensure that you give a fare share to each and every one that inhabits the boundaries of your local government.” The governor called on the chairmen to muster the will, steadfastness and commitment to perform in their duties, adding, “you must resolve as leaders to give something back to our people in return for the trust they have reposed in you.” According to the governor, Delta State could achieve greater peace through dialogue and not by advertised threats on the pages of newspapers that heighten socio-political tension.  He equally called on the leaders to shun all forms of divisive ethnic sentiments. Those sworn in were Mr. Michael Diden (Warri North), Mr. David Tonwe (Warri South West) and Chief Arthur Diden (Warri South).   Copyright� 2004. All Rights Reserved. Independent Newspapers Limited Block5, Plot 7D, Wempco Road, Ogba, P.M.B. 21777, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. www.independentng.com e-mail: [email protected] Designed By Powered By DNet.

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