Although, Obasanjo did not name anybody, the founder of the militant Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPV), Alhaji Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, thinks he is the one the former president was referring to.
Asari-Dokubo was recently detained in the Republic of Benin.
He said yesterday that he was not training snipers either in Nigeria or abroad for the presidency.
He said although Obasanjo should be bold enough to indict him for a response.
Asari-Dokubo said he was neither flown in a private jet nor in a presidential jet after being investigated by security agencies in Benin Republic.
He said he flew to Abuja from Lagos in an Aero Contractors plane.
He said the last time he enjoyed the luxury of a presidential jet was when Obasanjo sent one to fly him from the creeks as part of the search for solutions to the crisis in the Niger Delta.
He admitted that he had a problem in Benin Republic following what he called a false security alarm and the Federal Government waded in.
Asari-Dokubo, who spoke exclusively with our correspondent, said he was only suspected of being a Boko Haram leader in Benin Republic and after investigations by Beninoise authorities, he was let off.
He said: “I don’t know what is called snipers; I will revisit my dictionary for the meaning of snipers.
“I am not training snipers for either the Presidency or anybody. If ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo wants to point a finger at me, I will know the path to take or the relevant authorities to contact.
“I have not seen my name mentioned directly by anybody, but I know what to do if this is so.
“If I am being invited by security agencies on issues that have to do with denting my image, I know what to do.”
Asked why he was arrested, Asari-Dokubo said: “Information reached Beninoise security agencies that I was a Boko Haram leader. And from all investigations, they said they did not find any clue linking me with Boko Haram.
“Some people gave Benin Republic false information to see that Dokubo dies before the 2015 general election. So, we are in a political era and from all investigations, my encounter in Benin Republic had to do with politics.”
On how he returned to his base in Abuja from Benin Republic, Asari-Dokubo said: “I came in through Aero Contractors plane from Lagos to Abuja. Many people were on board and they saw me.
“I was not flown into the country either in a private or presidential jet at all.
“I had problem in Benin Republic and the government waded in the matter because nothing incriminating was found against me.”
Responding to a question, the founder of the NDPV said: “If I was nobody, why did ex-President Obasanjo send a private jet to convey me to Abuja from Port Harcourt to negotiate for militants? ” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteDis is one of d allegation Obasanjo mention in his letter,is Jonathan Nigerian president or Ijaw president? Must dis guy respond to every issue made against Jonathan? They are just proving Baba right.
ReplyDeleteWhy did you said not too long ago that Nigeria wil burn in 2015 if Jonathan is not allow 2nd term, can only you fight Nigerians?.
ReplyDeleteIs like the man called Assri Dokubo has admitted is involvement in the on going issues.
ReplyDeleteNobody has mentioned your name,why are you thinking that the ex- president is referring to you.
Nobody recognizes you as somebody as far as Nigeria is concerned,if you misbehave you will be dealt with,so stop seeking cheap popularity .
Obasanjo knows what some of us don't know.as far as Nigeria is concerned,Baba Iyabo remain a Voice and his voice can not be caged.
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ReplyDeleteThis guy called Asari is just seeking cheap popularity and I-must-belong by force personality. I guess the best way to treat him is to ignore everything he says.Must he talk by force or why must he associate himself even with things he has no business with. This guy makes me sick whenever he talks or interviewed.#rubbish#**
ReplyDeleteAsari Dokubo should be allowed to enjoy his loot. He will set dis nation on fire with papa Clark, Now that ijaw man is ruling Nigeria everything is ok and nobody should criticise GEJ and his government .
ReplyDeleteAsari Dokubo, you must be guilty of the accusations because you are said to have a university in Benin; and Bayelsa state government gave scholarships to over 200 students to attend your university. You were later arrested in Benin republic. How do you explain that? Tell us the real reason why you were arrested in Benin republic and the Benin republic government should also give us their own account or report of your arrest. This is because if Baba Iyabo did not hear and confirmed, He wouldn't have said it. Besides, He never mentioned names...
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