This followed his role in the turmoil rocking the community with a military invasion.
The people of riverine community Igbomotoru in South Ijaw council area of Bayelsa state have insisted they will no longer recognise the deposed Aseimieghe Ayibaikie Ofongo as the paramount ruler of the community.
This followed his role in the turmoil rocking the community with a military invasion.
The decision was unanimously approved at a well-attended general meeting held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Igbomotoru to resolve the lingering crisis in the community.
According to a statement, the motion to push the community's stance was moved by Chief Goodnews Jonathan, and seconded by Chief Jeremiah Young. It was adopted by the entire community.
The statement reads: “This follows his balkanization of the community into factions, the serial breach of the constitution of the community, and conniving with Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), Darlon Oil and Gas Limited, and Mr. David Lyon, Agip surveillance contractor to lead soldiers to invade the community for selfish ends. More than that, the soldiers burnt down properties, dehumanize women and children, young and old, and are carrying out indiscriminate arrests of natives since the 22nd of June, 2022.
“The community also at the meeting, sent a save our soul message to the His Excellency, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri to wade into their plight as the military men, stationed in the houseboats in the community owed by Mr. David Lyon, and named after his biological daughter "IFIEMI" has refused building materials, medical supplies food and other necessaries to freely enter into the community even when it is not at war with any individual, company or government.”
Meanwhile, the people of Igbomotoru also used the occasion to alert the international community of the ill fate that has befallen them due to the actions of Nigerian Agip Oil Company, Darlon Oil and Gas, Mr. David Lyon and the deposed Aseimieghe Ayibaikie Ofongo.