2027: Reject political violence and electoral manipulation, forum warns Niger Delta youths

The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum urged young people not to let politicians use them to instigate violence or manipulate the 2027 general elections. Meeting in Port Harcourt, the forum also called on political actors to respect democratic rules and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to act impartially and transparently. It asked the Federal Government to accelerate development of the Eastern Ports and remove bottlenecks affecting port projects, alongside a modernisation programme for the Rivers, Onne, Warri and Calabar ports. The forum also demanded full disclosure of agreements with two Chinese companies for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries and accountability for public funds committed to the work.