It's about time Kalabari people spoke up. For years they've allowed themselves to be cowered under the Ijaw banner, and are increasingly becoming an after-thought. Frankly, when I was growing up in Port Harcourt, the Kalabaris always considered the Ijaw as being somewhat backward and unsophisticated. Even though, the Ijaws are by far some of the nicest and fun loving people on earth. But, the predominant language was the Kalabari Language which is fast becoming extinct, because they've allowed the Ijaw dialect to become the language of choice among the Kalabari Clan. I hope the Amayanagbo of Kalabari Dr. Princewill weould now begin to reassert the dichotomy between the two tribal entities. Whereas, the concept of an Ijaw Tribe seem to overshadow the unique culture of the Kalabari Clan, the current dress style which has come to define the uniqueness of the South-South Community is actually a direct derivation from the Kalabari culture. It is interesting to see this form of dress style define the entire South-South, its historical origin can be traced back to the historical symbiosis between the entire Upland cultures in the Rivers State and the Kalabari cultures in the riverine areas. Whereas, I still consider Bayelsa State a part and parcel of the Rivers State, I by no means would suggest any form of discord between the two sister states. However, Bayelsa cannot be seen to be reaching into the Rivers territory to lay claims on the Rivers Oil Wells. We must not be seen to be fighting among ourselves for, we ares still one unitary entity divided by political arrangements. We still have over 80% of Bayelsans living within the Rivers State. We must not allow ourselves to be driven apart.