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FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by dre11(m): 6:36am On Dec 12, 2016 |
FG in Secret Talks with N’Delta Militants Despite Failure to Formally Name Negotiating Team By Emmanuel Addeh in Yenagoa Despite its reluctance to officially set up a negotiating committee to hold talks with militants in the Niger Delta, the federal government has continued discreet talks with the belligerent groups in the region, THISDAY learnt yesterday. It was gathered that at least three meetings had taken place in the last few months between the militants and federal government emissaries coordinated by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Mohammed Moguno (rtd). The backroom discussions, which have incorporated other smaller aggrieved groups, are continuing, it was learnt, just as there is growing anxiety among elders and leaders in the region over the inability of the government at the centre to formally name its team of negotiators about six weeks after their meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. All the meetings between the agitators and the office of the NSA, THISDAY was informed, took place in Abuja, after the Joint Task Force (JTF), a special security outfit fighting militancy in the area, cleared and certified the various groups which have attacked oil installations since the beginning of the year. A source close to the goings-on between the government and the agitators, said government agents reached out directly to the groups instead of going through third parties to learn first hand the underlying reasons for the several attacks on the oil infrastructure aside the ones publicly voiced by the warlords. To avoid the complaints of exclusion that has continued to trail the amnesty programme, the government was said to have gone beyond only the known violent groups like the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) two groups that have publicly claimed responsibility, to reach out to smaller groups. But the source added that to avoid making the meetings an “all-comers-affair,” the security agents subjected the groups to serious scrutiny which ensured that ‘portfolio militants’ were screened out. According to the source, most of the issues being discussed still bordered on the 16-point demand by the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), led by Chief Edwin Clark. However, it was gathered that the Iduwini Volunteer Force (IVF), one of the groups operating along the coasts of South-western Delta State and North-western Bayelsa State, in the last meeting with the office of the NSA, insisted that one of the conditions for peace should be the direct payment of 13 per cent derivation to the source of the oil, the communities, rather than the state government. The group reportedly told the government negotiators that it was an aberration to pay the derivation funds to the state governors who were hardly accountable to the oil producing communities in the Delta. The IVF, led by one Commander Johnson Biboye, it informed, maintained during one of the meetings that the part of the constitution that set aside the 13 per cent derivation specifically said that the monies should be paid directly to the source of the natural resource and not the states where they are found. Confirming the discreet discussions between the parties, the source said: “We have been meeting and interfacing with the government through the office of the NSA. We have told them that the last amnesty programme did not carry many genuine groups along. So, after clearance, several groups have been meeting with them, though there is no definitive conclusion on the discussions. “As far as you are cleared by the JTF, and they (security agencies) know you have antecedents, you are allowed to be part of those they are talking to. But we have also told government to be consistent. “If they want peace, let them follow through with the withdrawal of soldiers from the creeks. They cannot be looking for peace and deploying soldiers to harass innocent people at the same time,” it added. On how the talks were progressing, it said that though the federal government has not made any particular concession, it had agreed in principle to allow the Marine University in Okerenkoko, Tompolo’s town to continue as originally planned by the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Meanwhile, there has been growing unease among elders and leaders of the region who met with President Buhari on November I, to table the demands of the Niger Delta, it was learnt. Many of those involved in the peace committee, including Chief Clark, in a meeting in Delta State at the weekend, were said to be unhappy over the refusal of the government to formally inaugurate it’s team of negotiators. Also, the King of Twon Brass, Bayelsa, Alfred Diette-Spiff, on the margins of an event which held in Yenagoa, told THISDAY that the committee was patiently waiting for the federal government to officially announce its team. He said he was sure that the government was serious about achieving peace in the region and called on the militants to maintain the ceasefire that has prevailed for weeks. “Of course, the federal government has to be sincere because they have no choice in the matter. “The federal government realises and appreciates what the elders are trying to do. So, it is a matter of letting the tempers of agitators and the people cool down before starting the dialogue,” he said. http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/12/12/fg-in-secret-talks-with-ndelta-militants-despite-failure-to-formally-name-negotiating-team/ lalasticlala |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by izzou(m): 6:37am On Dec 12, 2016 |
However, it was gathered that the Iduwini Volunteer Force (IVF), one of the groups operating along the coasts of South-western Delta State and North-western Bayelsa State, in the last meeting with the office of the NSA, insisted that one of the conditions for peace should be the direct payment of 13 per cent derivation to the source of the oil, the communities, rather than the state government. One of the problems of this region are their governors. As small as bayelsa is, despite their 13% allocation, most areas are still dwelling in abject poverty. If only this militants can channel their greviances and violence to their governors and senators. 26 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by littlewonders: 6:43am On Dec 12, 2016 |
They are negotiating with ghost militants. This government won't seize to amaze me 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by eph12(m): 6:44am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Hope after agreement and all the fg will not turn back and deny those negotiating on its behalf? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by littlewonders: 6:51am On Dec 12, 2016 |
izzou: That will be uniting to channel that greviances. As long as politics exist it will always be difficult to practice the word; 'Unity' especially in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by Nobody: 6:52am On Dec 12, 2016 |
The Niger delta fight has supersede the fight for natural resource control. it's more of payback time for bokoharam disturbance when there son was the number one citizen of nigeria.Buhari knows that,he even took advantage of bokoharam menace to overthrow our son (Jonathan). Niger delta bombing can never be stopped unless the Fulani president steps down. 7 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by Atiku2019: 6:55am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Channel the 13% directly to communities in SouthSouth? "Na there the real street war and communal clashes go sure wella" ![]() 6 Likes
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Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by angeltolly(f): 7:04am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Negotiators are always the greedy elders now whose days are almost over. The FG should negotiate with responsible youths and middle ages. I used that word "Responsible" relatively tho 5 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by kingphilip(m): 7:36am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by HtwoOw: 7:43am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Almost true |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by Nobody: 8:27am On Dec 12, 2016 |
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Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by stobery(m): 8:27am On Dec 12, 2016 |
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Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by martineverest(m): 8:28am On Dec 12, 2016 |
ipad and ipod wont like dis o 2 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by sbashir10(m): 8:28am On Dec 12, 2016 |
despite all the allocation in the region, no any tangible development, well wat do one expects from the region of drunken fishermens, abeg FG give dem money let them kontinu drinking their Ogogoro 2 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by Flets: 8:28am On Dec 12, 2016 |
After all the crocodile smile, python dance, monkey jump ...... the useless govt of Buhari is secretly negotiating. Note: Its only secret for Buhari's useless ego.... but who cares about an illiterate, dumb, extremist ego? 13 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by Corrinthians(m): 8:30am On Dec 12, 2016 |
A time will come in this country when violence would no longer be effective a tool to bring the gkvernment to the negitiation table. That moment when the government sees the only way to guarantee peace and a compliant law abiding citizenry is bolstering the capabilities of our security forces so much so any misfit contemplating such an idea as to make life unpalatable to his neighbors would pobably think about it until he gets so old his strength fails him. A wise man once said "for peace, be prepared for war." 3 Likes 1 Share |
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Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by bayelsaowei(m): 8:30am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Suffer don tie wrapper so it's time to negotiate... ![]() Meanwhile the negotiators should be resolute about what we want.. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by sakalisis(m): 8:30am On Dec 12, 2016 |
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Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by TeleboiZ005(m): 8:31am On Dec 12, 2016 |
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Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by UuzbaGuuzba: 8:32am On Dec 12, 2016 |
The talks were in secret until they landed on FP of Nairaland. So it's not secret again. Abi is this where normal people used to hide secret? On Front Page? 6 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by babyfaceafrica: 8:32am On Dec 12, 2016 |
A source said this and that as usual...nansense!!! 1 Like |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by sanandreas(m): 8:33am On Dec 12, 2016 |
vingeophysicist: Niger Deltans are not vindictive like the Fulanis. Buhari is only paying for his 5percent mumu talk and chasing tompolo shadows 4 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by sanandreas(m): 8:34am On Dec 12, 2016 |
bayelsaowei: Hahahaha real suffer 1 Like |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by jegz25(m): 8:34am On Dec 12, 2016 |
vingeophysicist:mek una continue...after all,oil is becoming useless b d day 2 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by Femich18(m): 8:35am On Dec 12, 2016 |
izzou:Their leaders are to be blame not the FG. The leaders are bunch of selfish and corrupt individuals 1 Like |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by Nobody: 8:35am On Dec 12, 2016 |
izzou:Which part of Nigeria doesn't have bad leaders 2 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by whirlwind7(m): 8:35am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Yet another another round tripping. After they are done, we will get to hear that the group whom the FG has been in talks with are not the real representatives of the different factions. We've been there before. Did it involve rocket science when Yar A'dua got these militants to down their weapons and embrace dialogue? I've not seen any one or groups of people this present FG can come up with that will truly speak the language these agitators understand and respect. By the time the year ends, we will still get to hear about more pipeline vandalisms. 3 Likes |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by izzou(m): 8:36am On Dec 12, 2016 |
AjiereTuwo: Did you understand my point at all? |
Re: FG In Secret Talks With N’delta Militants Despite Failure To Name it Negotiators by RoyalGoat: 8:36am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Somebody need to define 'secret' for us here. You placed something in newspaper and you still call it secret. Trash. Anyway my signature. 4 Likes |
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