The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Projects and Policies, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, has assured that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remains unwavering in his commitment to sustaining the peace that Delta State has enjoyed for more than two decades.
Speaking Wednesday on The Faculty, a current affairs programme on Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Asaba, Ifeajika reflected on the violent crisis between the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups that engulfed Warri from 1997 to 1999. He described the episode as a “dark era” that left scars still remembered by those who witnessed it.
According to him, Governor Oborevwori, who grew up in Warri during those turbulent years, has first-hand knowledge of the devastating impact of communal conflict. This experience, he said, explains the Governor’s strong emphasis on preserving harmony and ensuring that such hostilities never resurface.
“When the Governor speaks about peace, he speaks as someone who lived through the crisis. His message is clear—so long as he is in office, there will be no war in Delta. He insists on peace because war benefits no one,” Ifeajika explained.
He dismissed recent attempts by what he termed “mischief-makers” to twist the Governor’s remarks on peace out of context. Oborevwori, he clarified, was simply appealing to all stakeholders to guard against division and to consolidate the peaceful environment that has enabled development across the state.
Ifeajika further noted that the Governor’s vision is for Delta to sustain peace up to 2031 and beyond, thereby creating a culture of stability that future leaders will be compelled to uphold. He urged community leaders, youths, and political actors to pursue dialogue and unity, stressing that no meaningful development can occur without peace.
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