Fish Out Those Behind False Accusations Against Tompolo,Otuaro: CND-EALF

 

The Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Leaders Forum (CND-EALF), have called on  security agencies to investigate  and fish out those behind the   false accusations  against Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and  Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).

 The group  described the allegations circulated in a viral video, as a smear campaign by corrupt individuals to tarnish the images of the duo.

In a statement  signed by the chairman of the forum, Ibena Rufus Salvation and secretary, Elaye Slaboh on Sunday, it warned that accepting  the misinformation could destabilize the Niger Delta.

Denouncing  what they called a smear campaign aginst the duo, the statement stated that those behind the accusations were the same people who have profited from fraudulent contracts and corruption within the Amnesty Programme for years. 

The forum described the allegations as a smear campaign by corrupt individuals seeking to undermine their efforts in fighting oil theft, promoting job creation, and ensuring peace in the region.

The group  also commended  Otuaro for cleaning up the PAP and ensuring that funds meant for ex-agitators are used for real empowerment, rather than being siphoned by corrupt individuals. 

CND-EALF also praised Tompolo’s security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), for its achievements in tackling oil theft since August 2022, which they said  have significantly reduced crude oil losses and improved Nigeria’s economy. 

The statement reads:" We are calling  on security agencies to investigate those behind these false accusations.

 " They should know that misinformation could destabilize the Niger Delta. 

"We reaffirm our support for Tompolo, Otuaro and all others working to secure the region’s oil resources and promote economic growth.

"Tantita has so far detected and stopped nearly 4,000 oil theft incidents, exposed over 700 illegal pipeline connections, identified close to 1,000 cases of stolen crude oil, shut down nearly 1,800 illegal refineries and destroyed over 3,000 illegal oil-related sites.

" Tantita’s work has created thousands of jobs for youths, reduced crime and helped  to clean up the environment by shutting down illegal refining operations that polluted rivers and farmlands in the time past."