SOME former militants in the Niger
Delta have cautioned the ‘New Peoples Democratic Party’ and Rivers State
Governor Rotimi Amaechi against stopping President Goodluck Jonathan from
having a second term in office.
The ex-fighters, in a statement
issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Thursday, expressed
anger over the emergence of a new PDP, adding that the development was targeted
at preventing Jonathan from being re-elected in 2015.
The ex-militants who spoke under the
aegis of the Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative, described
the action of the breakaway politicians in the new PDP as a ‘dissident act.’
National President of the group,
‘General’ Reuben Wilson, a.k.a Pastor, who signed the statement with three
other former militant leaders said that they would adopt lawful means to stop
those fighting against Jonathan’s second term bid.
The statement read in part, “Niger
Delta freedom fighters, who have now regrouped under the aegis of the
Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative are angry with the Rivers
State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi and the break-away members of the Peoples
Democratic Party for their dissident act, which is targeted at preventing
President Goodluck Jonathan from being re-elected in 2015.
“We will adopt every available lawful
means to stop those who are fighting against the second term agenda of the
President. As former freedom fighters in the Niger Delta, we are aware that oil
production figures have risen appreciably because we accepted the amnesty
agenda of the administration in which Mr. President was a key player in his
capacity as Vice President at that time, and now as President.
“But because oil revenues have
appreciated, all sections of the country have got some good revenue for their
states. Unfortunately, these funds are being used for deadly and selfish
political fights that are not in the best interest of the country.”
They accused members of the new PDP
of working against the interest of the Nigerian masses and working to smear the
character of the President.
They added, “The gladiators are all
out to smear the character and person of Mr. President and ensure that he does
not enjoy a re-election in 2015 so that they can take charge and continue to
enslave us as was the case for decades.
“We will not fold our arms and watch
a section of the country which believes that it is their birthright to rule
Nigeria to chase Mr. President out of office. If their argument is that he is
not performing, it would have been understood.”
Others who signed the statement are
Henry Binidodogha (Edo), Granville Ideye (Rivers) and Ezekiel Akpasibewei
(Delta State).
Reacting, the Chief of Staff, Rivers
State Government House, Mr. Tony Okocha, said the ex-militants were wrong in
concluding that the President was being prevented from vying and winning the
2015 election.
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Militants u are all wrong cause GEJ will neva be Nigeria president come 2015 so stop wasting ur time abt dat.U are talking abt enslaveness,d situation in d country now under GEJ is it not enslaveness n even more than dat.So u militants want to keep getting of been an illegal citizen while other people lik graduates n d masses shud keep suffering Y GEJ will keep looting our treasures in d country
ReplyDeleteIn ur dreams..!i can see ur thinking faculty is wery low, do u av any treasures? Y dnt u go 2 skool nd bcome a president so u can pack all d treasures nd kip dem safe.. U dnt even knw wat 2 say sef. wldnt GEJ av bin a better leader if sum slefish set of governors ganged up 2 fustrate his tenure? D former leaders did nothing even wen all d governors we in gud term wit dem.. Wat more do u pple want? D APC nd New PDP r Dey not still former PDP memebers? So wats d point.. Or is it d name APC dat will wash away der behaviours? R d norths tryn 2 say dey'll rule 4eva? wat rubbish.. No one said anytin wen OBJ was acting nd ruling as if Nigeria was his Family affiar.Nd 4 dos of u who think GEJ needs ur vote, stop decieving urslves cos ur vote didn't count d last tym nd it will neva count..!
Delete@ Rapheal you've got a chicken head. Pls go get a life and face reality!
DeleteTell them my person ! South south cannot hold us to randsome we will not vote for a remort control president without shoes am from south west any body else can do it but not Jonathan mtcheeeeeen!
ReplyDeleteUr fada is d remote control..! Y didn't ur fada work hard or rada go 2 skool nd become d vibrant, intelligent, hardworking, honest president..! If only u knw wat ruling a class or community is den u won't talk abt sum1 rulling a state not 2 talk of ruling a country..! Mtchweeew
DeleteYou can only say for yourself and not for everybody,your vote alone cannot stop GEJ from being the president so keep your vote,my vote is 200% for GEJ irrespective of the fact that am from the north.if the only presidential candidate we have is Atiku forget it
ReplyDeleteMy vote for EGJ! The Northerns has couses so much destruction in this country just because they want him out of office by force just as they promised to fustrate him. Nigeria is not for them alone; is either GEJ or some one from the SouthSouth or know body. This time it can no longer be bussines as usual for the North
ReplyDeleteLet me re-emphasize that “We will not fold our arms and watch a section of the country which believes that it is their birthright to rule Nigeria to chase Mr. President out of office. If their argument is that he is not performing, it would have been understood.” What ever they want to do let it be by 2019 or else we kiss the country goodbye.
ReplyDeleteJonathan All d way I am 4rm sokoto buh my vote goes to mr president,north v no candidate yet let dem stop boko haram first
ReplyDeleteGEJ is too weak even his pple have confirmed this. Pls let south south bring some one else like Asari Dokubo or Tampolo
ReplyDeleteGEJ armed them to bring this counrty down comes 2015 if he is voted out
ReplyDeleteno bi only Asari Dokubo na Boko Haram them 4 kuku bring or Henry Oka make your mind Idiot. has there ever been a good President while in power? is it not wen the person leaves that you guys will open your eyes and see what he's done. if he one of those thiefs that has been loothing away our monies to other country una mind for sweet yeye ple GEJ or nothing.
ReplyDeleteIt is very obvious that Nigeria can never remain the same if GEJ is denied is right for re-election. They should bring up a superior arguement and stop this 'Northerners must rule by force' selfish interest. “We will not fold our arms and watch a section of the country which believes that it is their birthright to rule Nigeria to chase Mr. President out of office. If their argument is that he is not performing, it would have been understood.”
ReplyDeletelet the northerners continue with there madness...i hope it will eventually lead to the division of this country so dey can bomb dere self completely...fools..ppl dat hav no idea of what leadership is about only to buy ram for salah and fly to saudi arabia wit tax payers moni...we r fully ready and hav contingency plans on standby...GEJ for 2015 come rain or sunshine..
ReplyDeleteCom to think of it...some1 from the southeast shud contest come 2015for president,since the southwest are out,nw is d rulling SS,an d nort ar agitating for rulling class.I wish it cud come from d SE geo zone dis tym...wat do u think???
ReplyDeleteU'v faiiled to tell them that after 2019 it will be igbos turn to rull the country . So the d notherners should stop wasting there time .
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