Following the renewed crisis’s between Iteskiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, former Secretary to Delta State Government, Comrade (Chief) Ovuozourie Samuel Macaulay, the Okiroro of Isoko Nation, has called for calm.
Macaulay in his statement which was made available to newsmen on Sunday, urging all ethnic groups involved to shewed their swords.
He recounted the harrowing memories of the past Warri crisis, noting that, it not only devastated the Rich Oil City but also severely disrupted oil production and inflicted deep economic wounds on the Area.
In his words; “The scars from those tragic days are still fresh in our minds. We must do everything within our power to ensure that we do not return to that dark chapter in our history.
“As a matter of urgency, I am passionately appealing to leaders of all ethnic nationalities and non-indigenous communities residing in Warri to caution their followers against making inflammatory statements or engaging in actions likely to undermine the fragile peace in the city most especially now that all industries are returning back to the City.
“I also called on the government to sustain its impartial approach in promoting peace and maintaining security across the city, because that communal harmony that has existed over the years after the crisis is critical to the socio-economic development of Warri and its surroundings.” the statement added.