Tinubu urged to tackle rising tensions in N/Delta

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to address growing tensions in the Niger Delta, as concerns mount over threats to regional peace. The call came in an open letter from Chief Bibopere Ajube, a businessman and former agitator known as the Beleukoriwei of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom in Ondo State. Ajube highlighted incidents he believes are […]

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to address growing tensions in the Niger Delta, as concerns mount over threats to regional peace.

The call came in an open letter from Chief Bibopere Ajube, a businessman and former agitator known as the Beleukoriwei of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom in Ondo State.

Ajube highlighted incidents he believes are destabilising the region, such as a protest on 16 March 2025 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where PAP beneficiaries made serious allegations against him.

He also referenced a protest in the UK by the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, which called for an end to media criticisms against certain stakeholders. Ajube denied involvement in these issues.

“These malicious allegations were widely reported in print and electronic media between 16 and 17 March 2025.

“More gravely, I was insinuated to have played a role in the tragic death of one Mr. Ikerete Udo, a Tantita Security staff member who was reportedly killed by oil thieves.

“I am not connected, directly or indirectly, to Mr Udo’s death, nor have I sponsored any media campaign against Otuaro, Tompolo, or Tantita Security,” the letter read partly.