The Ogbia Brotherhood Youth Council (OBYC) Worldwide has opposed a planned protest over the legal dispute involving Azikel Group President, Dr. Azibapu Godbless Eruani, CFR, and Mr. Kariyai Daukoru.

The Group described the proposed protest as unnecessary, noting that the matter is already before a competent court for determination.

In a statement issued on Saturday, OBYC urged the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Central Zone Chairman, Comrade Peres Ineife, to suspend the protest and allow the judicial process to take its course.

The council also appealed to the newly elected IYC Worldwide President, Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, to encourage dialogue and reconciliation over the aviation training initiative.

OBYC maintained that Dr. Eruani’s aviation training programme was conceived as a philanthropic initiative aimed at empowering Bayelsa youths.

The council rejected allegations that the Azikel Group President intended to victimise anyone through the programme.

It urged Ijaw youths, political leaders and other stakeholders to remain peaceful, respect the rule of law, and avoid actions capable of undermining the judiciary.

OBYC stressed that disputes should be resolved through lawful means to preserve peace and confidence in the justice system.

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