The National Electoral Committee of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide invites all delegates, stakeholders, elders, youth leaders, and members of the Ijaw nation to participate in the historic National Elections Manifesto and Debate Event scheduled to hold on Saturday, 20th June, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. prompt at Kingoliza Halls, No. 1 Total Gospel Road, off Peter Odili Road, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt.

This important gathering will provide an opportunity for aspirants to present their manifestos, debate, share their vision, and engage delegates on the future of the Ijaw Youth Council.

For the position of President, the contestants are:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Endoro Oweikeye Path
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Peremoboere Fanny Binaebi
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Bob Collins Igetei
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Okporu Ebi Augustine

For the office of Deputy President:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Osima-a Paul Whyte
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Tamunotonye Kpokpo
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Aladiokumo Henry Hart
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Tobin James

Seeking the position of National Secretary are:

•⁠ ⁠Comrade Clever Osuma Inodu
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Igbeta Ayebakuro Itari (PhD)
* Ambassador Douyi Tonworimi Duere
* Comrade Gesikeme Fulutu
* Comrade Victor-Gow Ayebatari.

For Assistant National Secretary:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Johnny Torudonkumor James

For National Director of Mobilization:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Omaghomi Olu-Derimon (OOD)
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Ellington Bakumor
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Emieye Kemepade Romeo.

For Deputy Director of Mobilization:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Iwekuno Udisi
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Imomotimi James.

For the position of National Spokesman:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Gifted Ibiambo Awajonyi Adufe
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Ibiwari Ibim John Peter
* Comrade Victor Ibaninago (Jumbo)
* Comrade Asikitamunoprim Edward Harry
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Daminabo Prince Eugene
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Johnmartin M. Ijere.

For Treasurer:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Agotu Gloria Robinson
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Peter Oko-Jaja Brown
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Dumotein Birena

For Financial Secretary:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Abednego Samuel Opere
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Ebiere Christiana Keyagha
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Akpule Powerade Joshua

For National Legal Adviser:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Meshack N. Sintei
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. John Joshua Amangala
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Omons Oyinmasue
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Bunu Tonyeseigha Jacob
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Mathias Ebisinte Jacob

And for the office of National Woman Leader:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Ebi Kutu Ayibakuro
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Benedicta Asiawari John Jacob
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Emieye Mercy Edoreh
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Juliana Alagoa Okpu

Special Feature:
Talk Shows on the History of the Ijaw struggle/Ijaw youth council by 3 great Guest Speakers:
1.⁠ ⁠Elder T.K. Ogoriba
2.⁠ ⁠HRH Alhaji Asari Dokubo
3.⁠ ⁠Hon. (Dr.) Kingsley Kuku

Special Guests:
All Past Presidents, National Officers, Speakers of Mobile Parliament and Members of the Elders Council of Ijaw Youth Council.

Chief Host:
Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri
President, Ijaw Youth Council, Worldwide.

Host:
Mr. Datolu Sukubo
Chairman, IYC Eastern Zone.

Convener:
Dr. Charles German Ikimi
Chairman, IYC National Electoral Committee, 2026.

This election is not just about the aspirants; it is about leadership, the future, unity, progress, and empowerment of Ijaw youths worldwide.

Come and hear the aspirations, visions, and commitments of those seeking to lead our great organization.
Together, let us strengthen democracy, deepen participation, and build a stronger Ijaw Youth Council for generations to come.
IYC Worldwide 2026 National Elections — Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Future!

Signed:
BlueJack Minasigha
ELECO PRO,
For and on behalf of the National Electoral Committee, Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, 2026.