Ex-agitators from the Niger Delta region have threatened to return to the creeks, to wreak more havoc on Nigeria’s economy if the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig Gen Paul Boro (rtd) is sacked from office.
The ex-agitators handed down the threat during a peaceful protest which began at the Marine Police premises in Warri, Delta State.
The ex-agitators also marched through the busy Warri/Sapele road chanting solidarity songs while bearing placards with inscriptions such as: “Boroh has done well”, “Politicians don’t cause problems in Niger Delta”, “Niger Delta Youths be wise”, “Politicians allow EFCC to do their job”, “We stand with Boro”, “Politicians leave Boroh alone” and “Stop dragging Boroh’s name to the mud.”
The ex-agitators, who came under the auspices of the Delta State Chapter of the Reformed ex-agitators led by Comrade Friday Iyorakpo, said they don’t want the Amnesty boss to be sacked.
They warned that there will be no peace in the region if President Muhammadu Buhari listens to the greedy and self-centered politicians who are allegedly scheming for the sack of the Amnesty boss.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Comrade Ernest Abuja, said Brig Gen Paul Boro should be left alone to do his job in the Amnesty Office, stressing that he is Amnesty personified.
“If President Muhammadu Buhari follow politicians mouth, nai be say Niger Delta norgo get peace till even election peace no go dey.”
Favour Ebiebo who spoke on behalf of the women unit of the ex-agitators said they’ve benefitted immensely from skill acquisition programme of the Amnesty Office since Brig Gen Boro assumed office.