The Vice President of the Ogboinbiri Federated Youths, Comrade Job Tarilayefa Alpheaus, alongside key executive members, has issued a strong press statement addressing the ongoing crisis within the Ogboinbiri community.
The statement thanks the state leadership, particularly Governor Sen. Douye Diri, Deputy Governor Sen. Lawrence Ewrhujakpo, and Southern Ijaw Local Government Chairman Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo, for their dedicated efforts in managing the situation.
The youth leadership criticized the Youth President, Mr. Experience Pere, accusing him of ignorance regarding the Ogboinbiri constitution and of being manipulated by conspirators aiming to destabilize the community.
The statement emphasized that the current constitution, which differs from the former youth constitution, removes the youth body’s authority to appoint the community taskforce—a responsibility wrongly assumed by Mr. Pere.
Also, the Vice President accused the Youth President of appointing individuals with questionable backgrounds, including convicted cultists and drug offenders, to the taskforce. One such member was recently detained by Nigerian Police and transferred to authorities in Yenagoa for investigation related to illicit drug activities.
Reaffirming their commitment to law and order, the Ogboinbiri Federated Youths’ executive council pledged to support efforts to restore peace and development in the area.
They condemned any form of insult or ridicule toward established local authorities, urging unity for the progress of Ogboinbiri.
“Ogboinbiri must be better,” the statement concluded.
The executive council signing the statement includes: Comr. Job Tarilayefa Alpheaus, Vice President, Comr. Ikeinka Wariayibapre Genesis, Secretary General, Comr. Timi Moses, Assistant Secretary and Comr. Pere Ayiba-Esin Nicole, Treasurer
The federated youth body calls on all stakeholders to remain committed to peace and collaborative development.
