Just yesterday I restated that the so called NDA renewed agitation has nothing to do with ND interest but their own selfish hustle.

Just less than 24hrs after, NDA has declared willingness to negotiate.

The Niger Delta Avengers, a group that has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on oil and gas installations across the Niger Delta, says it is ready to engage the Nigerian government in dialogue.

But the group has given stringent conditions for any talks.

It is the first time the group has shown any interest discussing with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The latest decision came barely a week after the government ordered troops in the oil-rich region to end onslaught against the militants.

In a statement signed by the its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the Avengers said it was ready to negotiate with the government if there are good grounds for such deliberation.

The group, however, said it was yet to see any signs the government had made new concessions.

“The high command of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) is using this medium to restate that there are no new items to put on the table for dialogue, we only want a genuine attitude and conducive atmosphere that will make us commit to any proposed dialogue and last peace talk,”

Mr. Agbinibo wrote in a statement posted on the Avengers’ Web site Monday afternoon. “We want the federal government to commit members states of the multi national oil corporations to commit independent mediators to this proposed dialogue; we believed that it is only such environment that will engender genuine dialogue that will be aimed at setting up a framework for achieving the short, medium and long term demands of the Niger delta to de-escalating this conflict and bring about a lasting peace.”

In the meantime, the group said it would continue its assymetrical attacks on oil facilities on all delta states.

“The NDA high command is restating our commitment to attack the interest of oil corporation and international refineries operators that bring in vessels to the Niger delta territory to buy our oil that every successive government have refused to used and reapply the proceeds towards any development in the region since 1958. If they refuse be heed to our advice will result to sinking of two their mother vessel as an examples to others They should not undertake any repair of pipeline, oil and gas facilities that is damaged or attacked by our forces during this period of “Operation Red Economy” until and/or after the dialogue.”

The Avengers further stated that it was aware of a campaign to discredit its activities on social media, warning the government and others involved to be wary of dubious politicians.

“We are using medium to warn and condemn the activities of all brands of social media agitators being peddled around by some politicians to promote their criminal ways in affairs of the Niger Delta. This genuine spirit behind our struggle for the Niger Delta cannot be derailed on the basis of connivance by politician, traditional rulers, settled ex- agitators and criminals moving around to fill their pockets.”

In a strange turn, however, the group indicated that it may review its long-standing campaign to spare human lives in the course of its agitation, urging the government and oil companies across the region to desist from carrying out further repairs of vandalised oil installations.

“Finally, if need be we may review our earlier stance of not taking lives. We are going to redirect and reactivate all our activities if the government, oil companies and their services firms don’t heed to these modest warnings of not carrying out any repairs works and suspend the buying of crude oil from our region as we await the right It is the first time the group has shown any interest discussing with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The latest decision came barely a week after the government ordered troops in the oil-rich region to end onslaught against the militants.

In a statement signed by the its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the Avengers said it was ready to negotiate with the government if there are good grounds for such deliberation. The group, however, said it was yet to see any signs the government had made new concessions.

“The high command of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) is using this medium to restate that there are no new items to put on the table for dialogue, we only want a genuine attitude and conducive atmosphere that will make us commit to any proposed dialogue and last peace talk,"

Mr. Agbinibo wrote in a statement posted on the Avengers’ Web site Monday afternoon. “We want the federal government to commit members states of the multi national oil corporations to commit independent mediators to this proposed dialogue; we believed that it is only such environment that will engender genuine dialogue that will be aimed at setting up a framework for achieving the short, medium and long term demands of the Niger delta to de-escalating this conflict and bring about a lasting peace.” In the meantime, the group said it would continue its assymetrical attacks on oil facilities on all delta states.

“The NDA high command is restating our commitment to attack the interest of oil corporation and international refineries operators that bring in vessels to the Niger delta territory to buy our oil that every successive government have refused to used and reapply the proceeds towards any development in the region since 1958. If they refuse be heed to our advice will result to sinking of two their mother vessel as an examples to others They should not undertake any repair of pipeline, oil and gas facilities that is damaged or attacked by our forces during this period of “Operation Red Economy” until and/or after the dialogue."

The Avengers further stated that it was aware of a campaign to discredit its activities on social media, warning the government and others involved to be wary of dubious politicians.

"We are using medium to warn and condemn the activities of all brands of social media agitators being peddled around by some politicians to promote their criminal ways in affairs of the Niger Delta. This genuine spirit behind our struggle for the Niger Delta cannot be derailed on the basis of connivance by politician, traditional rulers, settled ex- agitators and criminals moving around to fill their pockets."

In a strange turn, however, the group indicated that it may review its long-standing campaign to spare human lives in the course of its agitation, urging the government and oil companies across the region to desist from carrying out further repairs of vandalised oil installations.

“Finally, if need be we may review our earlier stance of not taking lives. We are going to redirect and reactivate all our activities if the government, oil companies and their services firms don’t heed to these modest warnings of not carrying out any repairs works and suspend the buying of crude oil from our region as we await the right atmosphere that will engender genuine dialogue.

“We want a peace with honour, not a peace that will engender genuine dialogue.

“We want a peace with honour, not a peace of our time"

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/205216-breaking-niger-delta-avengers-gives-conditions-talks-nigerian-govt.html

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The NDA guys are now jumping into dialogue(to get their own share) after seeing that other groups are outsmarting them.

IPOB youths just got dumped again. They thought the struggle was all about biafra.

OP, the story already hit fp yesterday.

Any time I comment on NDAs thread I get banned.

bloodyBLOGGER:
IPOB youths just got dumped again. They thought the struggle was all about biafra.

OP, the story already hit fp yesterday.

oh bro thanks. Didn't see it so I thought I should share

The struggle has always been about self interest

Definitely some high-placed political criminals are behind these miscreants. How can a thug like Asari, Boyloaf or Tompolo be reasoning like this? If Buhari wants to end this problem, he should name and go after the sponsors of these political stooges.

Dialogue us the answer.

I tire 4 naijerians. Na 4 wich part of dem militants talk nei dem say dey wan stop scatter scatter. Dey only talk sey dem wan blow two ships, wen dem don already cite. Were goverment go find oyibo people wen go come from all the cowntry wen dey suck our oyel. Na so dem dey use our brain dey knack wall. Wetin b "Good condition for dialogue", wetin dat one mean. Naija people wen don tire for suffer suffer just dey rush dey happy. Na so dem go dey laff us for deir coven. Friday go show now, and diz scatter scatter boys go just do Rambo for our chips. Naija make una get sense 4 once in una life.

Dear TonyeBarcanista what is selfish about their calling for a cease-fire?
Concerned people wanted them to come to the table, which they have, but not without demonstrating that they have the upperhand by giving conditions of status quo (no repairs) and genuineness in the part of FG without which they will sink oil tankers( this group has obviously made good all their threats).
They also requested for independent mediators to be nominated by IOCs.
http://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_gas/a/145062/Nigerian_Militants_Insist_on_Foreign_Mediators_for_Talks_with_Government?utm_source=DailyNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2016-06-14&utm_content=&utm_campaign=industry_headlines_2So far to me this is the closest to sincerity this Niger Delta struggle has come.
They haven't made any further demands that are self serving or against the interest of the region, so so far I give them the benefit of doubt.

PS: I never saw anywhere the AVengers said they will not dialogue, their statement only buttressed the fact that at the time they were not in any negotiations and whoever government was negotiating with was definitely not them.

I remain highly interested in this case to see how it all fizzles out, while at the same time advising government to view this as a low hanging fruit they can quickly grab to save the situation, some demands are unrealistic others are beneficial to the region, that's why it's called a negotiation or dialogue, people meet each other in the middle and the outcome should be a win win for both parties with no party feeling exploited or weaker at the end of the day.

AngelAhnie:


Any time I comment on NDAs thread I get banned.

That means u re not against cos NL av proven to be biased on certain discussions concerning the SS and SE.

k

its simple,fg should just meet their conditions thats all...

Alezy:
That means u re not against cos NL av proven to be biased on certain discussions concerning the SS and SE.

I am for, reason I stay mute over this issue

AngelAhnie:
I am for, reason I stay mute over this issue

that's cool. How are you doing?? u left me hanging over there ryt?

Alezy:
that's cool. How are you doing?? u left me hanging over there ryt?

I'll get back to you soon, I'm doing great, you?

AngelAhnie:
I'll get back to you soon, I'm doing great, you?

Am perfect.


patiently waiting.

Alezy:
Am perfect.


patiently waiting.

Lemme get a new mc for my phone, I'll reply all your msgs

I am happy the op has stopped getting undue atttention

TonyeBarcanista:
Lalasticlala FP



The NDA guys are now jumping into dialogue(to get their own share) after seeing that other groups are outsmarting them.

You are not making sense. So they should keep fighting and not negotiate? On whose side are you sef?

Everyone has a price ..
there's few exceptions though ,but the militants no follow.