WAR OF WORDS: OPEN LETTER TO RENO OMOKRI ON HIS MISGUIDED COMMENT ABOUT WARRI DELINEATION

By Global Egberi Media International Editorial Team
Edited by Prince Agbedeyi O. D

In a sharply worded open letter currently gaining attention across Nigeria’s sociopolitical landscape, a concerned citizen identifying as A Defender of Justice, Equity, and Historical Truth in Warri has taken a bold stand against what is being described as a "misguided, provocative and historically inaccurate" statement by popular public commentator Reno Omokri on the delineation of Warri.

The letter, now published on the Global Egberi Media International platform, openly challenges Mr. Omokri’s recent comments suggesting that Warri is solely Itsekiri land—a claim that the writer argues not only distorts history but also undermines peace efforts and regional coexistence.

“Let me be very blunt, your recent statement on the delineation of Warri is not only misguided, it is deeply provocative, historically inaccurate, and politically irresponsible.”

According to the writer, Mr. Omokri has “waded into a matter that [he] clearly does not understand,” and is warned that such reckless commentary could provoke unnecessary ethnic tensions in an already delicate region. The letter states that the delineation and ownership of Warri is not the exclusive right of the Itsekiri people but a shared heritage of the Ijaw, Urhobo, and Itsekiri ethnic groups.

“Warri belongs equally to the Ijaw, Urhobo, and Itsekiri peoples. This is not a matter of sentiment; it is rooted in historical facts, demographic realities, and judicial precedents.”

Accusing Mr. Omokri of displaying “arrogance” and “tribal bias,” the letter draws attention to the need for factual accuracy and responsible public discourse, especially from those who wield influence on social media and in national debates.

“You speak as if you are wiser than the courts, more informed than INEC, and better briefed than the National Security Adviser himself.”

The writer does not stop at condemnation alone but goes further to issue a bold challenge:

“Come forward with your facts and let us have an open, public debate… If you truly believe in what you have said, face the people and defend it. But be ready, because I guarantee, you will be publicly and intellectually disgraced.”

The letter also warns against interpreting the silence of the Ijaw and Urhobo communities as weakness, affirming that peace-loving people should not be mistaken for passive ones.

“We have endured enough of this false narrative of ownership, and your words have added fuel to a fire that we are trying to quench with reason and unity.”

In conclusion, the open letter calls for truth, justice, and the upholding of the rich multicultural identity of Warri:

“Warri belongs to all of us. Speak the truth or don’t speak at all.”

This publication adds a powerful voice to the ongoing conversation about land ownership, ethnic harmony, and historical justice in the Niger Delta. As tensions simmer beneath the surface, one thing remains clear: the battle for Warri is not just about land—it is about dignity, recognition, and unity.

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