UGIU Refutes Itsekiri ‘Founding’ Claims on Uvwie Communities

The Uvwie General Improvement Union (UGIU) has challenged recent assertions by some Itsekiri individuals that they founded four key communities in Uvwie LGA. Led by Chief Hope Erute, the union warned that Uvwie’s peaceful nature should never be taken for weakness. In a press briefing, UGIU presented historical and legal records showing that communities like Ugbenuowhoru, Ugbomro, Okwatata, and Iteregbi are integral parts of the Uvwie kingdom. The union detailed migration patterns, maternal ties, and past court judgements to counter the narrative shared at the Itsekiri Ghigho Aghofen festival. UGIU urged the Delta State Government and security agencies to address these inciting claims. The union called on all parties to pursue peace and mutual respect, focusing energy on community development rather than reviving old disputes.

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