Ex-militants of the Niger Delta region have expressed concern over what they described as baseless and unfounded calls for the removal of the presidential amnesty programme, PAP, Gen. Barry Ndiomu (retd).
The concerned Amnesty beneficiaries who cut across the seven States in the South-South region, at a press conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, threw their weight behind the retired Army General who they enthusiastically passed a confidence vote on.
The spokesman of the beneficiaries, Mr. Datonye Ebiye, said the calls by some group of ex-agitators, backed by “self-seeking’ members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, were ill-conceived.
Ebiye said calls for the removal of Ndiomu lack merit and are being met with overwhelming support and condemnation from a vast majority of Niger Deltans who recognize and appreciate Ndiomu’s remarkable contributions to the Niger Delta region.
“It is important to note that these calls for his removal are not only unfounded but also fail to acknowledge the immense progress and transformative changes that have been achieved under Rtd. Gen. Ndiomu’s leadership.
“Ndiomu has so far displayed unwavering commitment, integrity, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Niger Delta communities.
“His tireless efforts have yielded tangible results and have positively impacted the lives of numerous individuals”, he said.
Ebiye maintained that all the patriotic Niger Deltans who continue to voice support for Ndiomu understand the significant strides that have been made under his visionary leadership, adding that his ability to foster peace, promote reconciliation, and drive socioeconomic development in the Niger Delta region has earned him overwhelming accolades and recognition.
Speaking separately, the beneficiaries extolled the enormous achievements recorded by PAP under Ndiomu’s watch, and appealed to President Bola Tinubu to disregard the traducers, stating that their actions were deliberately distractive.
“Ndiomu has been a beacon of hope for us. Under his leadership, we have experienced real transformation and empowerment. We urge the authorities to dismiss any calls for his sack and allow him to continue his outstanding work.”
“I was once caught in the cycle of violence and despair, but thanks to Ndiomu and the Presidential Amnesty Program, I now have a second chance at life. His vision and dedication have given us hope for a brighter future. He must be retained to ensure the continuation of this life-changing program”, says Diepre Ayakoromo.
Kemisola Ebifemi said: Ndiomu understands our struggles and has worked tirelessly to bring peace and development to our communities. The progress we have seen is a testament to his leadership. Removing him would be a setback for all of us who have benefited from the Amnesty Program.” –
According to Oyinbo Ebiere, “We stand firmly behind Ndiomu and his efforts to empower the youth of the Niger Delta. His programs have equipped us with skills and opportunities we never thought possible. We implore President Bola Tinubu to ignore the unfounded calls for his dismissal and allow him to continue changing lives.”
“As someone who has directly benefited from the Amnesty Program, I can confidently say that Rtd. Gen. Ndiomu has been instrumental in transforming our lives. His leadership and commitment have brought stability and progress to our region. We appeal to the President to reject the baseless calls for his sack.”, declares Ayibatonye Johnson.
Sotonye Daminabo says, “The impact of Gen Ndiomu (Rtd)’ leadership on our communities cannot be overstated. Through his inclusive approach, he has given us a voice and a chance to rebuild our lives. It is crucial that he continues to steer the Amnesty Program towards even greater success.”
“We, the beneficiaries of the Amnesty Program, stand united in support.