ONC Commends Ahoada East Simplified Movement Stakeholders For Embracing Peace, Reconciliation And Joining Rainbow Coalition

Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has commended stakeholders of the Simplified Movement in Ahoada East Local Government Area for embracing peace and reconciliation and resolving to join the Rainbow Coalition loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

 

In a statement signed by its President General, Amb. Comrade Emeni Ibe, the ONC, which is the apex socio-cultural body of the Orashi people in Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGAs, said it received the resolution with great joy.

 

“We commend you highly. Your decision to choose peace over conflict, unity over division, and progress over personal grievances is a mark of maturity, wisdom, and true love for Ahoada East, Orashi Region and Rivers State,” the statement read.

 

Ibe said the decision aligns with ONC’s cardinal agenda of peace, unity and security, which is the theme of its forthcoming 3rd Orashi Peace, Unity and Security Summit scheduled for October 30, 2026 in Omoku.

The group particularly commended Rt. Hon. Dr. Ehie Edison for his statesmanlike position that politics is not a battlefield of permanent enemies but a platform for dialogue, and that reconciliation is not a sign of weakness but a demonstration of strength.

“We thank all stakeholders of the defunct Simplified Movement for standing firm with Governor Fubara during the period of disagreement. Your loyalty has been tested and proven,” Ibe said.

The ONC, describing itself as the father to all political tendencies in Orashi, assured the stakeholders of its full support in the new chapter of cooperation under the Rainbow Coalition and urged members to remain peaceful, law-abiding and committed to the directives of Governor Fubara and Rt. Hon. Ehie Edison.

*ONC Lists 10-Point Charter Of Demands For Rainbow Coalition*

Meanwhile, the ONC has presented a 10-point charter of demands to the leadership of the Rainbow Coalition and Governor Fubara as conditions for its massive support for all candidates of the coalition from President to House of Assembly.

In its charter, the group said Orashi has over 300,000 votes and that its support must be matched with development.

The demands include:

1. Establishment of a Federal University or Federal Polytechnic in Orashi Region through the upgrade of existing institutions.

2. Dualization of the Ahoada-Abua Road, completion of internal roads in Abua/Odual and construction of an Orashi Ring Road linking the four LGAs.

3. Mandating PINL, NDDC, NNPCL and all IOCs to reserve 60 percent of pipeline surveillance, security and contract jobs for Orashi youths.

4. Immediate release and transparent management of the 3 percent Host Community Trust Funds under the PIA 2021 for all OMLs in Orashi Region.

5. Establishment of a Joint Security Base, construction of a befitting bridge in Ahoada and Orashi to curb cultism, kidnapping and bunkering, and permanent inclusion of ONC in State Security Council meetings for Orashi.

6. Political inclusion with Orashi Region producing at least one Senator, two Federal House of Representatives slots and Commissioner slots in the next administration.

7. Full cleanup of polluted sites in Egbema, Ogba, Abua and Engenni by NOSDRA/HYPREP model.

8. Creation of an Orashi Development Fund of N5 billion for women, youths and entrepreneurs from the region.

9. Recognition and monthly stipend for the Orashi Traditional Rulers Council.

10. Allocation of land and a take-off grant for a permanent ONC National Secretariat in Ahoada or Omoku.

The charter was presented by Amb. Comrade Emeni Ibe on behalf of the Orashi people.