The Ijaw Consultative Assembly has strongly rebuked Mojahadeen Asari Dokubo for his recent claims of leading the Ijaw Nation into an alliance with the Hausa/Fulani of Northern Nigeria. The group firmly stated that Dokubo does not represent the Ijaw people and is unqualified for any leadership role within the Ijaw community.
In a press statement signed by Chief Julius Ekpokememi (President) and Chief Tariebi Ari (Secretary), the Ijaw Consultative Assembly criticized Dokubo’s remarks, accusing him of inciting unrest in the Niger Delta with rhetoric that they described as baseless and inflammatory. The group emphasized that his comments have not triggered the expected response, nor have they fostered tension between the Ijaw Nation and the Odua People.
The Assembly declared, “The Ijaw Nation has not descended so low as to require Asari Dokubo’s leadership. His immature, erratic, and verbose nature makes him entirely unsuitable as a representative of the Ijaw people.”
The group also questioned Dokubo’s leadership credentials, labeling him as “unfit” for any alliance with the Hausa/Fulani, should there ever be one. They criticized his behavior as “uncouth” and suggested that he lacks the qualities necessary to lead in the 21st century. “Only those driven by selfish interests would support his leadership,” they said.
Dokubo’s alleged sense of entitlement was also scrutinized. The Assembly noted that his actions within the Presidential Villa at the beginning of the Tinubu administration were unauthorized and, ultimately, led to his removal from the premises. “His subsequent behavior reflects a desperate attempt to regain relevance,” the group stated.
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In addition to condemning Dokubo’s claims of a Yoruba betrayal over the restructured Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, now renamed the Ministry of Regional Development, the Ijaw Consultative Assembly dismissed his assertions as unfounded and self-serving. They suggested that his rhetoric is designed to draw attention rather than address genuine issues facing the Ijaw Nation.
The Assembly accused Dokubo of representing only a small group of “illiterates, miscreants, and thugs” and argued that his grievances with the Tinubu administration are personal, rooted in unmet financial expectations. They urged the Federal Government to maintain its stance on disregarding his statements.
Finally, the Ijaw Consultative Assembly highlighted Dokubo’s past actions, noting that instead of investing in Ijaw Land, he chose to establish a university in Benin Republic, a decision they argue illustrates his self-serving motives. They described him as a “villain” and a “pariah” in the Ijaw community, and concluded by emphasizing that Dokubo does not embody the Ijaw values of integrity and truth.
