The Niger Delta Renaissance organisation has told a segment
of ex militants that the forthcoming general elections must not be considered as
war. The group said Nigeria’s unity must not be brought to question as the
country gears up to the February 14th general elections.
The group in a press statement signed by its National Coordinator and convener of
the YOUTH SAY YES initiative Comrade Nwokoma Messiah said the attitude of
people like Alhaji Asari Dokubo in blowing hot and cold as regards Mr.
President’s reelection bid must be seen as a pointer top the kind of person he
is. The group also reminded the ex Militants that the Niger Delta region needs
other geopolitical regions to emerge victorious in the forthcoming elections
warning that with statements like this coming from the ilk’s of Asari dokubo
and Boyloaf, the Niger Delta region will end up having more enemies than
friends.
The Niger Delta Renaissance Organisation’s YOUTH SAY YES TREK
initiative which was first launched in Owerri the Imo state Capital last December
has seen them visit several states in the country including Abuja the Federal
Capital Territory. According to the National Coordinator of the group, “the
trek is geared towards raising awareness of Nigerians for a peaceful non violent
elections come 2015. The Trek also intends building awareness for a united
Nigeria devoid of ethno religious hatred. Our trek is building confidence
amongst Nigerians and statements as credited to the ex militants are
uncharitable to our cause and must be strongly condemned”
While condemning the attack on the convoy of President
Goodluck Jonathan, the group said it was at a loss as to why it took the
opposition All Progressives Congress APC days to condemn the attacks. The group
said it is evident that desperation is driving politicians to rationalizing violence
for political gains.
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