Amnesty: Ex-Agitators makes U-turn, calls off planned protest as DSS intervene

Amnesty: Ex-Agitators makes U-turn, calls off planned protest as DSS intervene

The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Forum (NDEAF), has on Sunday the 17th May 2021, called off their proposed protest over what they described as gross neglect of the Phase Three Leaders, by the Interim administration of the Presidential Amnesty program.

The Forum made the announcement of the calling off their proposed protest, which was earlier scheduled for May 18th 2021. Via a press statement jointly signed by seven of the Generals from Delta, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Rivers State respectively. Which are Gen. Able Showman ( Edo State ), Gen. Birinumughan Jesse ( Delta State ), Gen. Aboy Brown ( Ondo State ), Gen. Godgift Igoli ( Akwa Ibom State ), Gen. Oloye Ofovwei Clement ( Delta State ), Gen. Kenneth Kpea ( Rivers State ) and Gen. Whoknows Tomorrow ( Bayelsa State).

In the statement, the Phase Three Leaders hinted that, their decision to call off the supposed protest was reached as a result of the swift intervention of the Delta State Government, The Department Of State Services DSS, and other critical Stakeholders in the region. Who beckoned on them to halt their planned protest, as the key issues raised by them will be addressed immediately.

While expressing their confidence, the Phase Three Leaders warned that any attempt by the Interim administration to play any form of politics with their demands, will result to them carrying out something worse than their earlier planned protest.

The Forum also in the statement thanked the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the DSS and every other Stakeholder. Who waded into the situation, thereby prevailing on the Interim administration to without delay make moves in addressing their demands. 

The group also in the light of showing content, appreciated the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor On Security, Hon. Daniel Pere Ezekiel. For his immerse contribution in prevailing on the group to halt their planned protest. And for jointly reaching out to the appropriate authorities to urgently treat the critical issues raised by the group. 

The statement reads in detail. 

"We the Phase Three Leaders of the Presidential Amnesty program, wish to use this medium to announce the calling off of our propose protest, which was conceived as a result of the gross neglect of the Phase Three Leaders, by the interim administration of the Presidential Amnesty program".

"We are using this avenue to state that, our decision to call off the protest was not as a result of lack of might or capacity. Rather, it was as a result of the swift intervention of the Delta State Government, the DSS and several other critical Stakeholders in the Niger Delta Region. Who reached out to us and initiated moves to engage the Amnesty Board in addressing our yearnings.

We want to once again, reiterate that, the Phase Three Leaders of the Presidential Amnesty program. Has been neglected since the inception of the interim administration headed by Milland Dikio. And have been deprived of all benefits accrued to us.

It was on this premise, we the Phase Three Leaders Decided to Carryout our earlier planned protest. In order to correct the anomalies and accord us the necessary courtesy we deserve.

 However, haven engaged in a jaw jaw with the Delta State Government, the DSS and other Stakeholders in the Region. We have decided to halt every of our plans. As we anticipate the immediate cooperation of the Amnesty Board in addressing our demands.

Furthermore, we want to use this medium to specially thank the Delta State Government, the DSS and all other Stakeholders. Who intervened in the matter. By initiating moves to engage the Interim Administration, in bringing to pass our demands without any form of delay. So as to avoid any breakdown of law and order within the Niger Delta Region.

We also want to thank the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor On Security, Hon. Daniel Pere Ezekiel. For his immeasurable contribution towards the calling off of our proposed protest. And for jointly prevailing on the Amnesty Board in getting into action in order to address the critical issues we have raised.

We say we appreciate your efforts, and sincerely hope that our demands are met as stated within the shortest period of time.