*ANYC CALLS FOR ELECTORAL BOYCOTT AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS OVER OLOGBA-EGBA CRISIS*
The Agatu National Youth Council (ANYC) has announced its opposition to any political aspirant from Ologba or Egba communities seeking leadership positions in Agatu, citing concerns over the ongoing crisis between the two communities.
In a statement, Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor, ANYC Convener, alleged that leaders from these communities have historically prioritized their own interests over the greater good, perpetuating the crisis. “There is no way a leader would emanate from these two communities that will not pervert judgement in favour of his own community which will in turn intensify the crisis,” Edor said. The group believes that stakeholders from these communities, who may be eyeing leadership positions, have contributed to the crisis.
The ANYC has called on the Agatu local government chairman, Hon. James Melvin Ejeh, to suspend salaries and benefits for civil servants from these communities until they resolve their differences and respect the court ruling. Additionally, the group has urged Governor Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia to suspend state benefits for the communities until they comply with the law.
The statement concluded with a call to action for all Agatu citizens to support the sanctions, emphasizing that no community deserves government benefits or rights if they cannot respect the law.