“This is standard practice in Oil Producing Communities around Nigeria. He who wears a shoe knows where it pinches. Let Ibaji People play a vital role in managing the Oil found on their land,” Egwemi said in an interview with SummitPost on December 26, 2025.
The call aligns with Ibaji People’s aspirations, who’ve been seeking justice and equity following the amended KOSOPADEC Law of July 2025, which they deem “repugnant, oppressive, and unjust”.