Don’t disrupt peace in N’Delta, group warns over ‘mother of all protests’

THE Niger Delta Peace Advocates (NDPA), has warned some faceless individuals attempting to disrupt the hard-earned peace in the Niger Delta region. The group gave the warning at an emergency meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Tuesday. In a press statement signed by its president, Comrade Ebianga Imomotomi, the group noted that the organisers of the protest, based in Warri, Delta State, have no legitimacy and capacity to mobilise anybody for a protest, just as he said that the protesters were not interested in the welfare of the Niger Delta people.

“These disgruntled elements, primarily based in Warri, have no legitimacy, no capacity to mobilise and no genuine interest in the welfare of our people. “Over the years, we have worked alongside well-meaning organisations and stakeholders to secure the peace we currently enjoy. “Let it be clear that these individuals are not recognised by any credible Niger Delta organisation or group and their so-called ‘protest’ lacks the support of true stakeholders. “Any attempt to take to the streets to foment trouble will be met with decisive action. The Niger Delta Peace Advocates stands firmly with security agencies in ensuring that peace is not compromised. We caution these elements to abandon their plans immediately, as any disruption of public order will attract the full weight of the law,” the statement said.

The group also called on parents and guardians to warn their children not to be lured into becoming tools, adding that the Niger Delta has moved past the era of blackmail, intimidation and fake activism. The group further said that the recent attacks on the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, are nothing but the desperate efforts of individuals, who have lost relevance. They added: “Dr Ogbuku enjoys the support of true civil society groups, ex-agitators and community leaders who are committed to development, not chaos. “Without mincing words, under the leadership of Ogbuku, the NDDC has aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, thereby bringing sustainable progress to our people. “We, the Niger Delta Peace Advocates, reaffirm our support for stability, good governance and constructive engagement. Those who seek to disrupt our peace must desist immediately or face the consequences of their actions,” the statement further said.

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/dont-disrupt-peace-in-ndelta-group-warns-over-mother-of-all-protests/

Date: 19Feb25