Presidency taking N’Delta people for granted, says PANDEF The Punch
Published 29 June 2021
THE Pan Niger Delta Forum on Monday reacted to the response of the Presidency to the threat by a militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, describing it as a sign of insincerity.
PANDEF told The PUNCH that the Presidency’s reaction was an indication that it (Presidency) was taking the Niger Delta people for granted, having failed to implement the region’s 16-point agenda.
Recall that the Avengers had on Saturday threatened to resume attack on oil installation with a view to crumbling the nation’s economy.
But the Presidency said the threat from the militant group was curious and unnecessary because it (threat) was coming barely 48 hours after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari met with Niger Delta Leaders and the Ijaw National Congress at the Presidential Villa, where germane issues received response.
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