The National Electoral Committee of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide invites the general public, particularly all members, stakeholders, leaders and elders 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 candidates vying for the various offices in the National Executive Council of IYC to present their manifestos, debate, share their vision and engage an audience of Ijaw people on their plans for deciding to run for a National Office in the Ijaw Youth Council.

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

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

Seeking the position of National Secretary are:
. Comrade Barr. Igbeta Ayebakuro Itari (PhD)
. Comrade Gesikeme Fulutu
. Ambassador Douyi Tonworimi Duere
. Comrade Clever Osuma Inodu
. Comrade Victor-Gow Ayebatari.

For Assistant National Secretary:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Johnny Torudonkumor James

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

For Deputy Director of Mobilization:
. Comrade Imomotimi James.
. Comrade Udisi Iwekumo Nathan

For the position of National Spokesman:
. Comrade Victor Ibaningo
. Comrade Edward Asikitamunoprim Harry
. Comrade Daminabo Prince Eugene
. Comrade Gifted Ibiambo Awajonyi Adufa
. Comrade Ibiwari Ibim John Peter
. Comrade Johnmartin M. Ijere.

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

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

For National Legal Adviser:
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Meshack N. Sintei
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Joshua Miteabai Amangala
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Omons Oyinmasue
•⁠ ⁠Comrade Barr. Mathias Ebisinte Jacob
. Comrade Barr. Bunu Tonyeseigha 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.⁠ ⁠HRM 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:
Prince Datolu Sukubo
Chairman, Ijaw Youth Council, Eastern Zone.

Convener:
Dr. Charles German Ikimi
Chairman, Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide National Electoral Committee, 2026.

Come and hear the visions, plans, intentions, aspirations and commitments of those seeking to lead the Ijaw Youth Council.
This election is not just about the aspirants, it is about leadership, the future, unity, progress and empowerment of Ijaw youths worldwide.
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.