Ex-militants from the Niger-Delta region have issued a
warning to the Senate, asking them to screen the former Governor of Rivers
state, Rotimi Amaechi.
The group, under the aegis of Niger-Delta Coalition,
referred to Amaechi as the Lion of the Niger Delta, describing him as a true
change evangelist.
Speaking to newsmen, the President of the group, Mr. Young
Piero, who was flanked by his secretary, Toriomo Excel said “It is time for the
Senate to recognised him and some others who worked for the peace enjoyed
during the last general election. The Niger Delta Coalition does not see any
reason why he has not been screened by
the Senate. He is a leader, a coach, an instructor, a mobiliser and a motivator
who put his life, family and the lives of many that believed in the struggle to
bring about the change Nigeria is talking about today.”
He said “We supported Buhari-led APC because we wanted
change. The Senate should know better that a fight against Ameachi is a fight
against the progressives; a delay to screen Ameachi is against the peace-loving
people of Niger-Delta and millions of Nigerians.”
Adding that “We are using this medium to call on the
leadership of the Senate not only to screen this notable personality for the
benefit of Nigerians and Niger Delta, but his contributions to President
Muhammadu Buhari’s success.”
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