Niger Delta militia group threatens Tinubu over Wike

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A Niger Delta militia group, called the Niger Delta Development Force, NDDF, has threatened to shut down oil installations in the Niger Delta region over the alleged interference of Nyesom Wike,  the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the government of Rivers State.

The group in a statement on Sunday warned President Bola Tinubu to caution Wike, or risk the destruction of the facilities.

In the statement, which was signed by its spokesman, Justin Alabraba, the NDDF lampooned Wike for allegedly plotting to procure a favourable ruling through a judge to stop local government allocations to the state.

“Our members will not hesitate to shut down oil installations if any judge in Abuja issues a pronouncement that financially incapacitates local governments in Rivers State, preventing them from fulfilling their duty to the people,” the statement read in part.

“We will act immediately. It will be a swift response, and we will shut down major oil installations in the Niger Delta. If President Bola Tinubu allows Wike to disrupt governance in the local governments of Rivers State, we will also disrupt governance at all levels. We cannot continue to suffer while other parts of Nigeria prosper. Wike must leave Fubara alone.”

The group said it would no longer tolerate interference in the governance of the state.

“For months now, Wike has continued to insult and intimidate Governor Fubara, wielding his federal influence. We won’t tolerate that anymore,” it added.

“Any further move against Fubara by Wike will be met with the destruction of oil installations. Since Tinubu seems intent on turning a blind eye, let us all face the consequences together. Rivers State does not belong to Wike, and he cannot conclude his eight-year term without harassing those who helped him get there while now seeking to disturb his successor.

“We will bomb and continue to destroy oil installations. This is not a threat; it is a promise. Enough is enough. Wike and Tinubu cannot take us for granted any longer.”