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Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by jamesibor: 2:50pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
In a statement issued today, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) claimed that a team negotiating on behalf of the Federal Government for a return of peace to the oil-rich delta had agreed to release several detained or imprisoned militants, including Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Henry Okah, a MEND chieftain serving a jail sentence in South Africa, Charles Okah, and Obi Nwabueze. The statement disclosed that Mr. Kanu and other detained IPOB activists would be released on condition that they renounce their agitation for secession. According to MEND, ex-Senator Adolphus Wabara had introduced the compromise to secure the release of the pro-Biafran agitators. MEND also stated that the government’s negotiators had agreed not to arrest or harass fugitive ex-MEND militant, Government Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo), “whenever he makes himself available as a delegate of the MEND Aaron Team 2.” In addition, the group stated that the government would review the life sentence meted out on Edmund Ebiware. MEND declared itself the only militant group from the Niger Delta region presently engaged in a dialogue with the Federal Government of Nigeria, adding that oil companies and security agencies were representing the government in talks aimed at brokering peace in the region which has witnessed increasing attacks on oil facilities since President Muhammadu Buhari came to power in May 2015. MEND stated that the agreement called for a review of “criminal charges against Urhobo freedom fighter, Mr. Kelvin Prosper Oniarah,” and the review of life sentences handed to seven soldiers in 2008 for supporting the Niger Delta struggle. The affected soldiers are Major Suleiman Alabi Akubo, Sergeant Mathias Peter, Lance Corporal Alexander Davou, Lance Corporal Moses Nwaigwe, Lance Corporal Nnandi Anene, Lance Corporal Taatihi Emmanuel, and Private Caleb Bawa. Declaring the deliberations “fruitful,” MEND seemed to back military reprisals against the Niger Delta Avengers should the group refuse to stop attacking oil installations in the area. MEND’s statement declared, “one of the most immediate and urgent fall-outs of the ongoing dialogue is the imperative for the Federal Government and MEND to jointly and separately take proactive steps to rescue and secure the region in the event that the recalcitrant Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) continue on their senseless and politically-motivated path of attacks on the country's oil assets. “To this end, both parties agreed that the Special Forces of the Nigerian Army should commence the purely routine but strategic military exercise code-named ‘Operation Crocodile Tears’; while MEND would commence a meet-the Government-Actors-and-People tour of the Niger Delta region code-named ‘Operation Moses.’” The statement continued: “While ‘Operation Crocodile Tears’ is aimed at ensuring the combat readiness of the Nigerian Army in Amphibious and Internal Security Operations in the Niger Delta as well as check criminal activities like kidnapping, pipeline vandalism, piracy and other forms of criminal activities spearheaded by the NDA in the region, MEND's ‘Operation Moses’ is essentially to inform, educate and generally sensitize the citizenry in the Niger Delta, particularly the Government, the youth, oil companies, elders and militant community on the need to ceasefire and support the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration in its determined bid to proffer sustainable solutions to the current Niger Delta crisis.” MEND urged all states, local governments, oil and gas companies and the people of the Niger Delta region “to go about their lawful and legitimate concerns without any iota of fear as we have received FIRM ASSURANCES from the Federal Government that ‘Operation Crocodile Tears’ is an innocuous exercise in the national interest.” It added, “Meanwhile, MEND's ‘Operation Moses’ shall be anchored by the AARON TEAM 2 Dialogue, Peace & Development Initiative jointly led by Mr. Odein Ajumogobia (SAN) and HRH King Alfred Papapreye Diette-Spiff, the Amanyanabo of Twon-Brass in Bayelsa State. “’Operation Moses’ shall commence with a visit by the distinguished members of the AARON TEAM 2 to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja between August 22, 2016 and August 26, 2016. “Thereafter, the Team shall hold sessions with top executives of major indigenous and international oil & gas companies operating in Nigeria, including the state oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on August 29 and 30, 2016 in Abuja. The focus of those sessions shall include, to wit: Local content development; Petroleum Industry Bill; Corporate Social Responsibility/Host community relations, etc. “On September 5 and 6, 2016 in Abuja the MEND Aaron Team shall hold sessions with the top echelon of security agencies in Nigeria as well as the top management of the intervention agencies in the Niger Delta, namely: Ministry of Niger Delta; Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Presidential Amnesty Office. The Minister of Justice/Attorney General of the Federation is expected to personally attend these sessions. The focus of the sessions shall include: Extension of presidential amnesty to certain categories of political prisoners in Nigeria; Fundamental Human Rights; NDDC Act in focus; Presidential Amnesty Proclamation 2009 in focus; collapse of federal infrastructure in the Niger Delta in focus; Calabar-Lagos rail line in focus; East/West Road in focus, etc. “After these critical sessions, "Operation Moses" shall move to tour the 9 states in the Niger Delta region, commencing with Rivers state between September 12, 2016 and September 14, 2016. Between September 15, 2016 and September 18, 2016 the Aaron Team shall be in Bayelsa state. Between September19, 2016 and September 21, 2016 the Team shall be in Delta state. From Thursday September 22, 2016 to Sunday September 25, 2016 the Aaron Team shall be in Akwa Ibom state. Between September 26, 2016 and September 29, 2016 the Team shall be in Abia and Imo states. And finally, between October 3, 2016 and October 7, 2016 the Aaron Team shall be in Edo and Ondo states. “The central clearing house for all activities connected with "Operation Moses" shall be the MEND Aaron Team 2 secretariat. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Team, Timipa Jenkins Okponipere, Esq., shall duly communicate with all concerned persons and institutions. “Ultimately, peace and development in the Niger Delta region is the final destination of the ongoing dialogue between MEND and the Federal Government.” http://saharareporters.com/2016/07/30/niger-delta-peace-deal-mend-says-nigerian-govt-has-agreed-release-nnamdi-kanu-okah |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by jamesibor: 2:52pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Ekwe ekwe na ekwe n'ute ekwele. 3 Likes |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by axishale(m): 2:52pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
![]() ![]() Abi them dey compete with Lai Mohammed? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by sarrki(m): 2:54pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
This is sad news for my Dear country |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by jamesibor: 2:57pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Lalasticlala, Mynd44 kindly do the needful. |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by TamedWolf90: 2:58pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
#SleepingMuruanya |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by richidinho(m): 2:58pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
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Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by mrvitalis(m): 3:00pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Releasing nnamdi Kanu is above Buhari... The case is in court and this is a case of treason for crying out loud!!!!!!!!!!!! The nnamdi Kanu I know can't take this if this were to happen in an I dependent Biafra 1 Like |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Oche211(m): 3:02pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
MEND and NDA deceiving IPOB, MASSOB nd SE/SS youths since the days of jonathan. 4 Likes |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Tunami(m): 3:07pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
The zombies above me does'nt have anything meaning to contribute to this thread, please ignore them. 7 Likes |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Nobody: 3:08pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
I thought buhari is a strong god that is never shaken? How come he come dey lick his own vomit again. Confused govt with confused followers. ![]() Meanwhile, just like there is a Lutheran movement in US, there shall surely be an Nnamdi Kanu movement in Nigeria for he has proven to be a demi god. 4 Likes |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Day11(m): 3:11pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
For Peace I support it |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by salabscholar01(m): 3:12pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
ok |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by MeanChris(m): 3:12pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
jamesibor: Hmmm.. 1 Like |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by funlord(m): 3:13pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
![]() And they believed? These militants organisations are mostly led by mumus 1 Like |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by judecares1(m): 3:13pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Guys watch out 4 d next african magic |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by PhockPhockMan: 3:15pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
I can tell you with all honesty, that this long trash was written long before the commencement of the so called dialogue. I'm very sure that MEND are also reading it for the first time like me. So empty agreement, now I know that MEND are assemblage of foools. 4 Likes |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by psucc(m): 3:16pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Waiting for rebuttal from FG. But why will MEND negotiates when it is NDA that is bombing? Guess MEND era had gone for good as they have been settled. |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by iflywithbuhari(f): 3:18pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Keep dreaming. MEND is not NDA, and so have nothing to bargain with. Charles and Kanu by God's grace,will rot in jail. 1 Like |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Nobody: 3:19pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Lol...whoever thinks Nnamdi Kanu will back down is wasting their time. IPOB is not negotiating with anybody, if MEND negotiate his release, good for them but has nothing to do with IPOB. When Nnamdi Kanu signed up for this struggle, he knew that what he is going through will be part of his fate, including death...he was prepared for this! So, for ofonjas rejoicing that he will renounce the agitation...you are dreaming. Igbos don't give up on something like yorubas! 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by HtwoOw: 3:25pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Lie lair liar I am sure if Kanu is released Zaky will be released as well So that should not happen I trust Buhari wouldn't make such a mistake |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Hezbola: 3:28pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Is this a joke or what? |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by tunde1200(m): 3:31pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
No deal. Totally and absolutely unacceptable to the Ijaw Nation. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by idupaul: 3:32pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Hmmm |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by doctokwus: 3:37pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Jokers! Govt will release prisoners,amongts who are those imprisoned since 2008, that even GEJ,as clueless and used as he was,didn't even contemplate releasing. MEND must be high on Creeky ogogoro,to av dreamt of such fantasy. 1 Like |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by PhockPhockMan: 3:38pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Federal Government negotiating with Federal Government. Who cares. |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by superstar1(m): 3:40pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Lemme wait and see whether our dilector will renounce his crusade. |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by LORDOFAFONJAS: 3:43pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
victory is eminent wekunleke ![]() |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Sealeddeal(m): 3:46pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
Gen. Nnamdi Kanu will never back down. Nigeria is a zoo. IPOB will not accept any conditional release of Gen. Nnamdi Kanu. 2 Likes |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Almajiri1: 3:47pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
There's 75% probability that this won't work. Buhari is planning something big with this move. |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Nobody: 3:48pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
madam nnamdi kanu will not rot in jail, i no knw why people like una no wan get sense..... iflywithbuhari: 1 Like |
Re: Govt Has Agreed To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah Brothers, - MEND by Nobody: 3:49pm On Jul 30, 2016 |
superstar1:oga just go back to sleep, 1 Like |
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