Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILoT has dissociated the Itsekiri nation from the proposed mass protest set to commence from August 1st.
This was said in a statement signed by the Chairman Chief Edward Ekpoko and the Secretary Sir Sunny Mene. ILoT also implored the government at all levels in the country. To take steps to readdress challenges arising from hardship in the country.
The statement reads: ” The Itsekiri Leaders of Thought (ILoT), a socio-political organization. Of the Itsekiri ethnic nationality worldwide held an emergency meeting on Sunday, 28th day of July 2024. At Warri, Delta State on the state of the nation. Particularly the intended Nation-wide protest scheduled to begin on 1st August 2024.”
“The leadership noted that the current economic hardship faced by Nigerians, especially our un-employed youths is worrisome and of concern to all. Our thoughts are with them. Government at all levels should do more to ameliorate this hardship.”
