MEND Passes Vote of No Confidence On Buhari

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The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has “categorically and unequivocally” passed a vote of no confidence on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari in connection with its handling of the current Niger Delta crisis.

In a statement signed by its spokesman, Jomo Gbomo, the movement said this development is without prejudice to the pre- 2015 presidential election endorsement it freely and voluntarily gave to Mr. Buhari on January 6, 2015.

Giving reasons for its decision, MEND noted that prior to and after his reluctant meeting with traditional rulers, opinion leaders and stakeholders of the Niger Delta region, under the auspices of PAN NIGER DELTA FORUM (PANDEF) on November 1, 2016, President Buhari has been carrying on arrogantly and making controversial, prejudicial, conflicting and contradictory statements about the politics and economy of the oil-rich region.
It demanded that President Buhari put a stop to his “cunning, crafty and unstatesmanlike” rhetoric about the Niger Delta region as they have only served the purpose of jeopardizing the fragile peace in the region.
He must also consequently “direct the relevant agency of Government to immediately commence dialogue with the Niger Delta region, as duly and ably represented by PANDEF,” Gbomo said.

“Furthermore, notice is hereby given to the Federal Government that all Niger Delta Militant commanders and/or individuals who were tracked and arrested while observing a ceasefire ahead of talks with the FG should be treated well,” the statement said.
It added that they should be allowed access to their lawyers, the International Red Cross as well as a delegation from PANDEF so as to ascertain their wellbeing and ensure they have not been tortured or killed, extra judicially.”

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