Itsekiri Community Speaks Out Against Proposal to Rename Olero and Dibi Fields

A statement circulating online, attributed to Ewo Umalefifen, has sparked widespread concern among the Itsekiri community over a proposal to rename the Olero and Dibi fields. According to the statement, Chief Francis Omatseye and a few individuals are allegedly championing this move under the guise of promoting peace.


The proposal to rename the Olero and Dibi fields has been met with strong opposition from the Itsekiri community, who view it as an attempt to erase their cultural identity and territorial claims. The fields are located on Itsekiri ancestral land and hold significant economic, historical, and cultural value.

The Itsekiri community has called on its youths, traditional and political leaders, community heads, comrades, activists, and thought leaders to rise in one voice and reject the proposal. They argue that renaming the fields would be a strategic surrender of their ancestral identity and a weakening of their territorial claims.

The community's concerns include:

*Cultural identity*: The Olero and Dibi fields are an integral part of Itsekiri cultural heritage, and renaming them would erase their historical significance.

*Territorial claims*: The fields are located on Itsekiri ancestral land, and renaming them could weaken the community's territorial claims.

*Peace and unity*: The proposal is seen as a divisive move that could undermine peace and unity in the region.

The Itsekiri community has called on all stakeholders to reject the proposal and defend their territory and cultural identity. The statement concludes with a call to action, urging the community to say no to the proposal and protect their heritage.


*Online Statement*

The statement, shared online by Ewo Umalefifen, reads: "🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Olero & Dibi Fields Under Threat of Identity Change! 🚨... We call on Itsekiri Youths, Traditional and Political Leaders, Community Heads, Comrades, Activists, and all Leaders of Thought to: 📢 RISE IN ONE VOICE AND REJECT THIS TREACHERY! 📢 SAY NO TO THE ERASURE OF OUR HERITAGE! 📢 DEFEND OUR TERRITORY AND OUR NAME!"


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