I’ll Continue on Path of Peace— Dr. Anyanate Kio Elected INC National Secretary By Chris Mark

I’ll Continue on Path of Peace— Dr. Anyanate Kio Elected INC National Secretary

By Chris Mark 

“I would continue to toe the path of peace and development in Ijaw land.” Those are the words of His Royal Highness (Dr.) Anyanate Kio, Regent of Belema community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.

He made this known to newsmen after being presented with a certificate of return at the April 13th, 2026 National Executive council (NEC) elections of the Ijaw National Congress, INC, the paramount ruler dedicated his victory to the Ijaw people in all parts of the globe.

Kio who won the position of National Secretary of the apex Ijaw sociocultural organisation, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) polled a total 284 votes, cast in his favour to defeat his closet rival, High Chief Philip Brown Agu with 226 votes.

The second runner up in the Scribe position, Surv. Eneyo Athanasius Emmanuel garnered 38 votes.

He emphasized that his victory was made possible by the numerous Ijaws whose lives have been impacted by his contributions to societal peace and development.

Until his election, Kio was the Leader of the National Representatives Council(NRC), of the INC.

He said that “I’m dedicating this victory to the great people of Ijaw nation. Without them this victory wouldn’t have come. This victory is in recognition of my great contributions to the peace and progress of Ijaw nation.

“When you’re given a task to handle and you do it well, it’s expected that this sort of reciprocation would come. I thank all delegates and Ijaws for the confidence reposed in my by turning in their votes to make me win this election”.

According to him, it is his desire to forge stronger synergy with all members of NEC, and other strata of the INC