Monbene III 10th Coronation Banner removal Provocative, Mamamu Blows Hot,Warns Itsekiri's

Comrade Bene Youkore Mamamu, the National President of the Niger Delta Youth Council, has warned Itsekiri's against further move to provoke Ijaws in Warri into another bloody crisis. stating that removal of Monbene III 10th coronation anniversary Banners Placed around Warri is Provocative. And care must be taken to prevent another bloody crisis.

Bene Mamamu in a statement on Tuesday condemned the Itsekiri's action stating that moves to truncate the 10th of HRM Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene III, the Monarch of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom will be resisted and met with commensurate action.

Mamamu was angered as banners mounted along the Miller Waterside and Warri South secretariat axis of the Warri Sapele Road, were pulled down by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in connivance with some Itsekiri youths.

Mamamu further described the act as a blatant disrespect to the traditional institution and a provocation that could lead to further unrest. "This is not just an attack on the banners; it is an attack on our culture, our heritage, and our identity as a people," he stated. "We will not stand by and allow such acts of attack to go unchallenged."

The leader called on the National Security Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Malam Nuhu Ribadu as well as security operatives across the country, to take immediate notice of the situation. He emphasized that the alleged actions of the Itsekiri people, who are reportedly behind the removal of the banners, could be interpreted as a declaration of war against the Ogbe-Ijoh People in Warri Kingdom, Delta State.

"This is a critical moment for peace and unity in the Niger Delta," Mamamu warned. "We urge all parties involved to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue rather than resorting to violence. The youth of the Niger Delta are tired of conflict; we want development, peace, and a future where our voices are heard."

The banners, which were prominently displayed in various locations around Warri, were intended to commemorate a decade of leadership under Monbene III, who has been a pivotal figure in promoting peace and development in the region. The removal of these banners has not only angered the Ijaws but has also drawn the attention of the whole world.