Ijaw group impeaches President

The National Representative Council, (NRC) of the Ijaw National Congress, (INC) has commenced an effective search for the next President of the group following the impeachment of the former President, Barrister Boma Obuoforibo.

It will be recalled that Obuoforibo who had been under investigation by a 7-man panel set up for that effect was found guilty of “gross misconduct” and other offences committed by the former President and  was therefore recommended that he be removed from office.

Subsequently, the NRC on November 10, 2015 in its meeting headed by Professor Francis Sikoki in Port Harcourt, Rivers state  capital at the headquarters of INC ratified the investigative Panel’s, 10-point recommendation and subsequently impeached Barrister Obuoforibo in line with Articles 25 (b) (iii) and 25 (b) (v) of the 2009 INC constitution.

Giving insight into the program of Congress after the impeachment, the national public relations officer of INC, Pastor Victor Burubo said the search for new President had begun and must be concluded within the time frame of 60 days after the impeachment of the former President, Obuoforibo

According to the PRO, “the next President must come from the Eastern zone of the Ijaw speaking region. He must be somebody who has interest in the INC struggle and must not be greedy for self-gains. In other words, he must have self-integrity.”

On the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa state, the INC spokesman urged politicians and the candidates in particular to prevail on their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the election.

“The candidates and their supporters must imbibe the culture of tolerance and guide against any form of violence that may lead to bloodshed of innocent people in the state. As a Congress, we will not condone any form of bloodshed on Ijaw land. That is why it has become necessary for all concern to remain peaceful,” Victor Burubo said.

NRC had since confirmed Engineer Ebieridei Charles Ambaiowei as the Acting President of the Ijaw national Congress, until the election of substantive President within the next 60 days.