Olu of Warri Challenges Dokubo Over N2.7 Trillion Claim

Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has publicly challenged Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo to substantiate his allegation that the monarch and others receive N2.7 trillion annually from pipeline surveillance contracts. This challenge was articulated by Prince Collins Oritsetjmeyin Edema, the Sole Representative of the Monarch to NNPC Limited/JV Partners, in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Edema criticized Dokubo's claims, linking them to his long-standing reputation for militancy and confrontational political expression. He stressed that the security of Nigeria's oil and gas infrastructure is crucial for the nation's economy, affecting crude oil production and government revenue.

Edema rejected the allegation against the Olu of Warri, stating its potential damage to the monarch's reputation and the broader implications for Nigeria's political and ethnic landscape. He called for responsible dialogue to avoid reigniting ethnic tensions in the Niger Delta.