The Niger Delta Development Force, a militant group in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, has issued an ultimatum to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the constant interference of Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory Minister, in Rivers State governance.
The group accuses Wike of undermining Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s authority and threatening local government funding. Spokesperson for the group, Justin Alabraba expressed their discontent, warning that any adverse court ruling would prompt decisive action.
The militia threatened to blow up major oil facilities across the Niger Delta and disrupt national governance if President Tinubu fails to intervene. According to them, Wike’s actions is a federal overreach intended to intimidate Governor Fubara.
The group asserted that Wike has consistently belittled and harassed Governor Fubara, vowing to destroy oil infrastructure if the interference persists. They view President Tinubu’s inaction as complicity.
The militia concluded with a severe warning, stating that any unfavorable judgment against Rivers would trigger relentless targeting of oil installations, emphasizing that this is a pledge, not merely a threat.
