By Peace Udugba
The Igbo Province has expressed support for former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo’s reported plan to relocate to Edo State to protect the interests of Ijaw communities, while urging all ethnic groups in the state to maintain peaceful coexistence.
In a statement signed by Alex Ogechukwu, the group described Edo State as a multiethnic entity comprising Benin, Esan, Ijaw, Igbo and other communities, stressing that no group should consider itself superior to others.
The statement said the Igbo Province would stand by Igbanke people and other Igbo communities in Edo State, adding that it would support efforts aimed at protecting their interests if necessary.
The group, however, maintained that peace remains the best option and called on all parties to respect one another’s rights and boundaries to ensure harmony and stability in the state.
