The former warlords drawn from all nine states of the Niger Delta made the declaration after a meeting under the aegis of the Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative (LPCDI) in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State yesterday.
They said: “”It is unfortunate that Atiku, who has benefitted so much from the Niger Delta’s crude oil and gas, is leading dissidents in a political coup against the first Southerner to ever ascend the seat of President of Nigeria.
“We are aware of his vast business interest in the Niger Delta and we are warning him, in his own interest, to stay off the region.
“He cannot be enjoying our oil money and at the same time use the same money to fight against the owners of the oil.”
They added: “What we thought we would be hearing from the North was how the Federal Government would implement the spirit and letters of the amnesty programme.
“Before the former President, UmaruYar’Adua, died, he promised that as soon as we dropped our arms and allowed an unhindered flow of oil from the creeks, we would be given a lifeline.
“He also promised that we would be empowered, to live a new life from the resources of our oil.
“We have been waiting patiently for these to happen. Our acceptance of peace benefitted Atiku and his ilk. Why did he not lead a campaign for the Federal Government to provide the empowerment tools?
“Why has he found it convenient to distract President Jonathan from rendering service to Nigerians?”
They went on: “It is the same Northerners that vowed that they would make the country ungovernable for Dr. Jonathan. By splitting the PDP and causing further tension in the polity, they are demonstrating the agenda of giving President Jonathan sleepless nights, with the intention of taking over power in 2015.
The former freedom fighters also urged Jonathan not to be distracted by the antics of persons they alleged were fighting hard to distract him.
They added they were still waiting patiently for the Federal Government to fully implement the terms of the amnesty programme.
Atiku’s spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, however dismissed the threat.
He said: “Atiku has devoted his life to defending democracy in Nigeria and will not be prevented or deterred from visiting any part of this great country.
“Throughout his long career in business, he has maintained strong ties to the Niger Delta and employs thousands in the region. He will continue to passionately defend democratic values and his work to improve the dignity and lives of all Nigerians.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This man call Atiku no get shame atal did he has anytin to offer or he is fighting for his own pocket na wa o...what else is he looking for after he did Gov and VP shame of you u this armed rubber...some of you by the grace of God we not see the light of 2015 if u want to continue spoiling this country in the name of almighty God
ReplyDeleteU are telling lies Atiku have reached the peak and Atiku he isn't against Jonathan he just protect the Democratic .
DeleteWho gave these illiterates d audacity to talk to any1 like dt?! Democracy is a game of numbers. Any eligible nigerian is free to contest. Dy shd just concentrate on campaugning for their dullard, GEJ. D only language dy understand is "violence". COMPOUND FOOLS!!!
ReplyDeleteThe north cannot be more populated than the middle belt or South as it is desert
Deleteok,Atiku visit niger delta dis week since you are pursuing true democrazy.idiot man
ReplyDeleteAnonymous@ 6.21, seems you are the Olisah Metuh in Naijaeye, you have been paid to comment falsely and stupidly on every political issue without any sense of reasoning. Slaves likE you are the problem of this country cos its peanut given to you that haz corrupted your senses. Ewu Gambia.
ReplyDeleteThe militants should barricade "INTELS" which belongs to Atiku...
ReplyDeleteLazy maggots requesting for "a life line"! Why not go find meaningful jobs to do instead of waiting for a lifeline?
ReplyDeleteI think every Nigerian citizen has fredom of expressions including forming a new political party or even sharing the existing one. The declaration of former vice president a non granta by the Militants of Niger Delta is undemocratic. I supposed there are better ways this kind of crisis can be address either through a genuin dialogue or balot box but not through confrontations and threats. Nigeria belongs to all of us.
ReplyDeleteWhy militants wait for FG for lifeline?get a decent job pls.as for pple distractin GEJ,my advice to militants is dt they shld tell Jonah to work on his election promises and allow pple judge instead of threatenin nigerians.
ReplyDeleteLets give peace a chance.....
ReplyDeleteIs like these militants lack focus and miss road. The salary u ar collecting frm FG don enter ur head. Democracy is all abt freedom. Try to be civilized mtcheeeeeeeeeew.
ReplyDeleteIntel is the next target for BH
ReplyDeleteAtiku will come on his knees when intel is hit
That is why the country cannot split with the Northerners having a field day with oil business in the South
To your tent oh Israel
Atiku rule the North with Buhari
GEJ rule the SOuth South
APC rule the South West
Idiot militants, Nigeria military might will soon rains on your villages and harmlets, the hausas will stop your violent soon,fools disturbing nigeria economy and peace with their clueless head GEJ.go find decent job and be competitive,oil alone cannot make u civilised....I'm from ondo state.
ReplyDeleteFOR THOSE CONDEMIN MY VIEW,,,, WE ALL NEED A CHANGE,,,,BUT WHO WILL BRING THAT CHANGE ??????? IS DEFINATELY NOT THOSE WHO THREATEN THAT THE NATION WILL BE UNGOVERNABLE...
ReplyDelete((Since then we continue to spend billions ment for developing Nigeria on fighting BOKO-HARAM,, Same people have been going around reporting GEJ to former Criminals,,
Using Rotimi to create more problem in Rivers))) There Only aim Is that They believe they should be there not GEJ,
(and that has cost us over 6,000 life's, using Boko,H))) WHY CAN'T WE NIGERIANS SEE BEYOND OUR NOSE ?????
WHY ARE WE SO QUICK TO CONDEMN ???? THIS MEN HOLDING MEETING ARE NOT DOING IT FOR THE INTEREST OF NIGERIANS, LET SUPPORT OUR PRESIDENT,, THERE IS NO ANGEL IN POLITICS,,,, AM NOT A TRIBALIST AND GOD WILL NOT LET ME BE,,, MY YORUBA BROTHER'S. LET DROP THIS SENTIMENT.
These militants and their senior militant( GEJ ) are fools. No appology
ReplyDeleteSure, but go and find your own source of income and leave oil to the owners of it you ungrateful being
DeleteIdiot wawa niger delta puck u
ReplyDeleteHey! All u people takin sides ar d biggest of all foooooools nt even d subjects of d matter. None of diz Men is selfleslly servin us. Open ur eyes guyz! Dey ar all selfish. We nid a true nd selfless leader guyz..
ReplyDeleteU N.D MILLIITANTS,UR SOLUTION CAN ONLY BE SOLVED IN GOD FEARING APC LED BY ANY TRIBE.AM NOT 1 OF THEM YET BUT UR HOPE LIES THERE.GO SEE THEIR STATES.THIS GOVT IS CHAPTER 2 OF ALAMESIA
ReplyDeleteLazy idiots. GEJ is the best you could produce??? Shame! A totally lame person!
ReplyDeleteDJ
Aha,its as if Jonathan is using this criminals to intimidate his political opponents. Why is he afraid of opposition that is democracy for him.Anyway they said he was part of them
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