Residents and leaders of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) and surrounding communities in the Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have staged protests against being excluded from the recently approved N400 billion infrastructure projects by the state government. They argue that as a major oil-producing region, their communities have been overlooked in the allocation of resources necessary for development. The protest expresses their discontent with what they perceive as the government's neglect of their needs despite the significant contributions of the oil sector to the state's economy.

The protest statement, co-signed by local leaders including Paul Toruwei, the President of the Polobubo (Tsekelewu) Bloc Communities, highlights the communities’ frustration over their absence from the government’s plans. Major oil companies, such as Chevron, NPDC, Sahara Energy, and Conoil, operate in their region, leading to expectations for investments and infrastructure improvements that have not been realized. The leaders underscored that their communities play a crucial role in supporting the state’s economy yet remain marginalized.

This exclusion may exacerbate feelings of disenfranchisement among these communities, potentially leading to unrest if not addressed. The implications of this protest extend beyond the immediate concerns of infrastructure; they touch upon broader themes of equity and justice, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach to governance and resource distribution in oil-rich regions of Nigeria.