The Niger Delta militants have
called on all Nigerians to speak out against the massacre and silence of the
Federal Government over what took place in Benue, Taraba and Southern Kaduna.
The group said the massacre at the
mentioned places was a wake-up call to all Nigerians to stand up and speak the
truth like former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
The agitators under the auspices
of 21st Century Youth of Niger Delta in a statement by the spokesperson, W O I
Izon Ebi, said: “First is what is still holding the resumption of academic
activities at the Nigerian Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko, Warrior South
West Local Government Area,Delta State?”
“Secondly, why has the
International Oil Companies, IOCs, refused to comply with the Federal
Government directive to relocate their operational headquarters to the Niger
Delta region; what is holding the construction and take off of modular
refineries in the Niger Delta;
” And fourthly, why are the Niger
Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and the Ministry of Niger Delta not working
to alleviate the plight of the people of Niger Delta region
“Our government is trying to
justify and legalise the atrocities and genocide committed by these Fulani
herdsmen with cattle colony.
“It is, however, lamentable that
our government, which swore to an oath to protect the lives and properties of
all Nigerians does not hold the lives of its citizens sacrosanct in this 21st
century.
“The avoidable massacre and
silence of the Federal Government over what took place in Benue, Taraba and
Southern Kaduna is a wakeup call to all Nigerians to stand up and speak the
truth like our former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
“We plead with all Niger Deltans
to stop being used by our oppressors because of political relevance and
appetite for material pleasure to thwart the real collective determination of
the Niger Delta people. Not at this time that our lives and dignity are being
threatened by Islamic mercenaries masquerading themselves as Fulani herdsmen
with impunity.
“The 21st Century Youths of the
Niger Delta and agitators with a conscience applaud the conveners of the
South-South summit for restructuring of Nigeria and the stance taken by the
South-South.
“We also commend our father and leader,
Pa E.K. Clark for his appeal and expression of the Niger Delta people on how
they feel. We commend him for his tireless effort and sacrifice even at his
age; he still displays patriotism and love for Nigeria and champion justice for
his people, the Niger Deltan.
“As it stands, nothing is working
in the Niger Delta; rather the people are impoverished and their existence and
dignity is being threatened by Islamic mercenaries masquerading themselves as
Fulani herdsmen. These issues need urgent answers.”
“No Niger Delta leader or person
from this region that truly shares the pains of the people will subject
him/herself to the antics of our oppressors; not now that our existence and
dignity as a people is being threatened by Islamic mercenaries masquerading
themselves as Fulani herdsmen.”
“We urge all our fighters and the
white sharks to be on red alert and maintain their positions for further
instructions from the highest command of the Niger Delta struggle, the Niger
Delta Avengers NDA.
“We thank the Niger Deltans for
adding their voices and advice on how they feel. We assure them that we are up
to the task, which is why we have chosen this path with our lives to stand up
and fight for equity and justice. We cannot afford to bequeath slavery and
suffering to our children.”
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