The Olu of Warri must operate within his legal jurisdiction HURIWA warns

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  • HURIWA condemned attempts to extend the Olu of Warris authority over Ijaw territories, calling such moves unlawful and provocative
  • Legal frameworks and a 2023 Court of Appeal ruling affirm the Olus jurisdiction is limited to Itsekiri lands, while Ijaw clans remain autonomous.
  • The group urged Delta State authorities to enforce legal boundaries, promote peace, and protect the rights of all indigenous groups in Warri

Traditional Authority Clash: HURIWA Defends Ijaw Autonomy Against Olu of Warris ClaimsSource: TwitterOlu of Warris jurisdiction legally limited to Itsekiri landsThe legal history is not ambiguous. From the Western Region era to present-day legislation, the law consistently affirms that the Olus authority does not extend beyond Itsekiri areas,” HURIWA stated. Court ruling affirms autonomy of Warris indigenous clansThe court judgment reinforces that each clan retains its autonomy. Any claim imposing the Olus authority over Ijaw areas is unfounded and violates the law,” the group said. HURIWA condemns revisionist narratives, calls for peaceWe stand with the Indigenous People of Ijaw in their call for mutual respect and legal clarity, HURIWA declared. The Olu of Warri must operate strictly within his legal jurisdiction.Call for government and law enforcement actionWarri is home to multiple indigenous groups whose rights must be protected. No ethnic group should claim supremacy in this diverse community,” the statement concluded.

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