The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has cautioned ex-agitators and beneficiaries of the programme to resist any attempt to involve them in the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State.
In a statement issued on March 19, 2025, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, urged all ex-agitators to conduct themselves responsibly and avoid any actions that could destabilize the Niger Delta region.
“The Niger Delta has suffered enough over the years, and ex-agitators must ensure that the region is not plunged into further destabilization due to the developments in Rivers State,” the statement read.
Chief Otuaro emphasized that some individuals or groups might seek to exploit the situation for political or personal gains, using ex-agitators as cannon fodders to incite violence. He urged them to shun such temptations and prioritize peace and stability.
The PAP Office further reminded ex-agitators of their obligations as stakeholders and ambassadors of peace, stressing the importance of safeguarding the region’s security and economic well-being.
Importantly, the statement warned against attacks on oil and gas infrastructure or other government assets, noting that such actions would only harm the people and economy of the Niger Delta.
Chief Otuaro reiterated PAP’s commitment to the well-being of ex-agitators and urged them to remain law-abiding while allowing constitutional processes to take their course.
