Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Back Otuaro, Support Tinubu's Agenda

The Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Forum has expressed its unwavering support for Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, by passing a vote of confidence in him. The Forum, led by President Elder Imoh S. Okoko and Secretary Sunny Affiah, condemned recent calls for Otuaro's removal, asserting that such calls lack credible evidence.

They emphasized the significance of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in fostering peace, rehabilitation, and economic empowerment in the Niger Delta. The Forum criticized the use of ethnic sentiments and personal grievances to undermine PAP's leadership, clarifying that their stance targets specific individuals and groups, not the Ijaw ethnic nationality or any other group.

They urged the Federal Government to support Otuaro's initiatives for long-term peace and development. Additionally, the Forum reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, highlighting the need for peace above political and ethnic considerations.