2023: Delta Activist Says Ndokwa Ethnic Nationality Not “Anioma”, Blasts Asagba Of Asaba

By Daniel Dafe

A rural community development activist, Comrade Frank West, has said that contrary to public opinion, Ndokwa ethnic nationality is not Anioma, just as he faulted comments credited to the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien on the 2023 gubernatorial election.

The Asagba of Asaba’ according to an online publication had said: “If it is rotation by senatorial districts, the Urhobo people of Delta central will have a say. If it is ethnic basis, then only two who have not had the chance, that is Ijaw and Isoko.”

West, who described himself as a concerned Ndokwa son, in a statememt on Saturday, countered the monarch, saying “if it’s on ethnic grounds, then only three have not had the chance, that’s Ndokwa/Ukwuani, Isoko and the Ijaw.”

He continued: “The provocative and derogatory statement emanating from the Asagba of Asaba should be withdrawn with an immediate effect in the next 48 hours and tender an unreserved apology to the good people of Ndokwa/Ukwuani Ethnic Nationality.

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“A mere acronym coined by Late Chief Denis Osadebe should not be used by anyone to deprive “Ndokwa/Ukwuani” people the opportunity to become the Governor of Delta state in the nearest future.”

According to him, “Ndokwa/Ukwuani people are unique and are second to none. We speak the Ukwuani/Eboh language; we are the second largest ethnic nationality in Delta state, Nigeria and the largest ethnic group in Delta north senatorial district.”