Coalition dismisses allegations against PAP administrator
The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has refuted allegations against Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), by Warri Media Group. In a statement, Comrade Abalagha Adawari, Spokesman, Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, said these accusations were calculated attempt to sow discord, undermine peace, and destabilize the fragile harmony in the Niger Delta. “”We […]
The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has refuted allegations against Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), by Warri Media Group.
In a statement, Comrade Abalagha Adawari, Spokesman, Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, said these accusations were calculated attempt to sow discord, undermine peace, and destabilize the fragile harmony in the Niger Delta.
“”We categorically reject the claim that Dr. Otuaro’s participation in the remembrance of Major Isaac Adaka Boro in Warri constitutes a “provocative overreach” and an attempt to stoke ethnic tension.
Major Isaac Boro, a revered nationalist of Ijaw heritage and a bonafide son of the Niger Delta, fought for the liberation and justice of all Niger Deltans. His legacy transcends ethnic boundaries, and his contributions to the region and Nigeria as a whole are celebrated across the Niger Delta.
“To suggest that commemorating such a hero in Warri, a city within the Niger Delta, is an act of ethnic provocation taken too far by these elements and their co travelers. It is not only absurd but a deliberate distortion of history aimed at fanning division. We affirm that Major Boro’s memory can and should be honored anywhere in the Niger Delta, and no group has the right to gatekeep such commemorations,” the statement said.
The Coalition also dismisses as laughable and baseless the allegation that Dr. Otuaro did not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 general election.
“This claim is a product of shoddy journalism and a failure of due diligence by the Warri Media Group. Dr. Otuaro tirelessly campaigned across the creeks and communities of the Niger Delta, mobilizing support for President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“His commitment to the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda is evident in his actions and the transformative programs he continues to implement under the PAP,” the coalition said.
The statement added: “Furthermore, the allegation that Dr. Otuaro induced INEC National Commissioner, Mrs. Rhoda Gumus, to carry out any delineation exercise is baseless and holds no water. Dr. Otuaro remains steadfastly committed to the mandate of the PAP, which focuses on reintegration, empowerment, and peacebuilding in the Niger Delta, and has no involvement in electoral processes or delineations.”
“The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition understands the enormous responsibility that comes with Dr. Otuaro’s role as Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. We affirm that no amount of blackmail, orchestrated media attacks, or smear campaigns by faceless groups like the Warri Media Group will derail him from executing his constitutional duties.
“Dr. Otuaro remains resolute in implementing programs and initiatives aimed at reintegrating and empowering Niger Delta youths who laid down their arms to embrace peace, thereby fostering sustainable development in the region. His commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is unwavering, and his leadership continues to inspire hope and progress across the Niger Delta.”