The Lovers of Ijaw Nation Organization (LINO), an Ijaw civil rights organization, says it conducted an opinion poll across the six major states where the Ijaw people are indigenous (of which from Ondo Ijaw to Akwa-Ibom Ijaws you can move all through without passing none Ijaw areas just unjust State balkanizations when Ijaws aren't even scattered in nature) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
According to LINO, the poll covered the 86 Ijaw clans and 2,848 Ijaw villages and communities, where the organization says it has a presence alongside the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The survey asked one main question:
Which presidential candidate does the Ijaw Nation support?
LINO stated that over 1,000 people were contacted in each clan.
Bayelsa State
According to the poll, many respondents in Bayelsa said they support Peter Obi, believing he is associated with a political movement that includes Ijaw interests. The state recorded an aggregate support of 78% for Peter Obi.
Edo State
In Edo Ijaw communities, respondents said their major concern is the construction of roads to connect their more than 250 communities. Many said they are not focused on either the present government or Peter Obi but on any leader who will improve their lives. Even so, the poll recorded an aggregate of 64% support for Peter Obi.
Ondo State
Among the Ijaws in Ondo State, respondents were less focused on Peter Obi and more interested in unity among themselves. They said they would support any candidate who would benefit their people. Some also said President Tinubu has not treated them badly but has not done enough. The poll recorded 53% support for Peter Obi.
Delta State
In Delta State, LINO said Tompolo enjoys strong support among the people. However, many respondents said they would rather support a presidential candidate who values the Ijaw people instead of taking the ports out of their land. Delta was described as the most politically neutral Ijaw state in the survey. Peter Obi received 45%, while all other candidates combined received 55%.
Rivers State
According to the poll, many Rivers Ijaw respondents said they voted for Peter Obi in the last election and intend to do so again. They also expressed a desire to end a political system they believe does not allow their votes to fully count. The survey recorded 85% support for Peter Obi.
Akwa Ibom State
The poll also reported that Ijaws in Akwa Ibom showed strong support for Peter Obi, with an aggregate of 65%.
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