Oromoni, Police, DSS Allegedly Dissolve Okirikpa-led Odidi Exco 

There is an ongoing speculation that the Burutu Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force, officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, for Warri South-West, and the Warri South-West Local Government Council Chairman, Hon Sylvester Oromoni, has jointly dissolved the Mr Preye Okirikpa-led Executive Committee of the Odidi Federated Community over plot by oposing faction to swearin another government on the claim that the Preye led exo had expired.

Congress news reported that the dissolution was announced on Monday after a peace meeting convened jointly by Oromoni and security officials, which brought together elders, youths, women, chiefs, Okirikpa and his Exco members, and representatives of various interest groups in the community. The meeting was called to resolve a prolonged standoff that had threatened peace in the oil-rich community.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after the meeting, sources at the meeting said the intervention of security agencies became necessary after stakeholders established that the Okirikpa-led Exco had overstayed its constitutionally approved tenure, a situation that fueled agitation in the community.

“The resolution to dissolve the Okirikpa-led Exco was unanimous. His administration had expired, and continuing in office was creating tension. The Area Commander, DSS, DPO, and the Council Chairman all agreed that the right thing was to dissolve the Exco and allow a peaceful transition,” a community elder who attended the meeting disclosed.

Oromoni, who presided over the peace meeting, said the council intervened to prevent a breakdown of law and order in Odidi, which hosts strategic oil and gas installations.

“We invited all critical stakeholders — elders, youths, women, chiefs, and the Okirikpa-led Exco — to broker peace. As a government, we cannot fold our arms while different interest groups tear the community apart. The Exco’s tenure has ended, and the law must take its course,” Oromoni stated.

Following the dissolution, the meeting resolved to constitute Elders should take over the administration of the Odidi Federated Community for a two-week transition period beginning Monday, April 27, 2026.

The Elders’ Council will manage the affairs of the community and oversee the process of electing a new Executive Committee.

“The Elders will administer the community from April 27 to May 11, 2026. Their mandate is to stabilize the community, ensure peace, and midwife a credible process that will usher in new executives,” the communiqué from the meeting read.

The Burutu Area Commander assured residents that security agencies would maintain presence in Odidi throughout the transition period to forestall any breach of peace.

“We are working with the DSS and the DPO Warri South-West to ensure there is no vacuum. Anyone who attempts to cause trouble will be dealt with according to the law,” the Area Commander warned.

Oromoni appealed to all aggrieved persons to cooperate with the Elders’ Council and shun acts capable of derailing the peace process.

“Odidi is too important to Delta State and Nigeria to be left in crisis. We urge our youths and women to support the elders till the emergence of a new leadership that reflects the will of the people,” he said.