27/06/2025
Press Statement: Chief Gbebomini Samson Calls for Unity and Peace in the Niger Delta
By; Arogbo-Ibe Voice Reporters
In a bid to promote peace, unity, and progress in the Niger Delta Region, Chief Gbebomini Samson, a prominent leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Ondo State Chapter, has issued a press statement addressing the ongoing tensions and conflicts arising from the Ward Delineation Saga.
In his statement, which was made available to our correspondent, Chief Gbebomini Samson expressed concern over the destructive tendencies threatening the collective growth and development of the Niger Delta. As a seasoned leader and advocate for the rights and development of the Niger Delta people, he emphasised the importance of upholding urbane values and peaceful coexistence in the region.
Chief Gbebomini Samson's statement serves as a call to action, urging stakeholders to prioritise unity and peace in the interest of progress and development in the Niger Delta.
Read the full Press Statement below;
PRESS STATEMENT OF CHIEF GBEBOMINI SAMSON, ONE OF THE PROMINENT LEADERS OF THE DEFUNCT MOVEMENT FOR THE EMANCIPATION OF THE NIGER DELTA (MEND), ONDO STATE CHAPTER.
One of the prominent leaders of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Ondo State Chapter, Chief Gbebomini Samson has vehemently advised the general public especially Ijaw leaders who are behind the Itsekiri people in inciting and stoking the embers of conflict with the Gbaranmatu people over the Ward Delineation Saga to desist forthwith or face severe consequences.
This position was taken after a meeting of leaders of the agitation from Ondo State held in Warri, Delta State, to take a common position and present a united front on the issues affecting the development of the Niger Delta Region.
While addressing the Press, Chief Gbebomini Samson strongly expressed his displeasure at the lack of unity and spirit of brotherhood amongst the Ijaw leaders in the Niger Delta Region saying it impedes our collective growth and development as a people. It is very unfortunate according to Chief Gbebomini Samson that the spirit of the struggle for resource control and self-determination that was birthed in the ancient town of Kiama via the Kiama Declaration 1998 has been abandoned for pecuniary gains and ungodly struggle for self-aggrandizement and enrichment. He further admonished the Ijaw leaders in the Niger Delta Region to embrace peace and settle their differences, because it is only with unity and peace that we can realize our long held aspirations of development in the Niger Delta Region. Chief Gbebomini Samson went further to frown at the campaign of calumny deliberately sponsored against the front runner of the Niger Delta Struggle, High Chief Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo and his security outfit Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) over the Ward Delineation Saga between the Ijaws and Itsekiri people which is purely a political matter that has been brilliantly laid to rest in an erudite judgment by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. According to Chief Gbebomini Samson, Tompolo remains a beacon of hope and freedom for all Niger Deltans who still hope and yearn for the political and economic freedom of the Niger Delta Region.
Chief Gbebomini Samson said Tompolo is a peace loving and development-oriented leader who continues to sacrifice his personal comfort and well being for the overall development of the Niger Delta Region. High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo exemplifies the virtues of altruism, patriotism, nationalism, compassion, generosity, honesty, wisdom, character impeccability, calmness, sagacity, unassuming personality, visionary and credible leadership that are widely admired and worthy of emulation. It is worthy to note that, Tompolo footprints of development and empowerment are visible for all to see, from Ondo State to Bayelsa State including those who now sponsoring blackmail against him.
Chief Gbebomini Samson also advised the Itsekiri people to tow the path of peace regarding the Ward Delineation Saga by exploring legal and political means of resolving the matter. Chief Gbebomini has also commended the MD/CEO of the Tantita Security Services Limited, Engr. Kestin Pondi for the fantastic and wonderful work he is doing through the security outfit to secure oil assets in the Niger Delta Region thereby boosting the revenue that accrues to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Chief Gbebomini Samson also extols Engr. Kestin Pondi for his philanthropy which is touching and changing the lives of ordinary men and women across the Niger Delta Region.
E-SIGNED:
CHIEF GBEBOMINI SAMSON
