Reports the Igede Youth Coalition (coordinator Andyson Iji Egbodo): Igede 'are not historically, biologically and culturally related' to the Idoma; trace their origin to present-day Edo State; occupy 'majorly two local governments in Benue state, Obi and Oju', with pockets in Konshisha and Gwer West; seek first-class status for the Adirahu Ny'Igede. Quotes the then Och'Idoma, HRM Agabaidu Elias Ikoyi Obekpa, calling the agitation a threat to unity.