Ex-militants warn of oil facility shutdown over amnesty grievances
Ex-Niger Delta agitators have threatened to shut down oil facilities in protest against their alleged exclusion from the Presidential Amnesty Programme. The group, known as the Marginalised Original First-Phase Leaders of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, claims they have faced unfair treatment and lack of transparency. In a petition to Bola Tinubu and Nuhu Ribadu, they demanded a forensic audit of the scheme and intervention to address their concerns. The group insists their actions are aimed at achieving fairness, accountability, and peace in the Niger Delta.
What we know
- The ex-militants allege marginalisation, exclusion, and favouritism in the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
- They have called for a comprehensive forensic audit and intervention from Bola Tinubu and Nuhu Ribadu.
- The group has notified the police of their intention to protest in Abuja before any action to shut down oil facilities.
- The Special Assistant on Media to the Amnesty Programme Administrator, Igoniko Oduma, denied any marginalisation.
- The ex-agitators say their monthly stipend has remained at N65,000 and claim they have been excluded from decision-making and training.
