Former militant chief, Asari Dokubo, has issued a stark warning in response to alleged navy helicopter surveillance over his residence in Rivers State.
In a video on Saturday, circulating through X, Dokubo claimed that two helicopters had been flying over his house and compound for over half-hour, an act he perceived as provocation from the federal government, the police, and supporters of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.
“I’ve the capability to include them,” Dokubo stated, asserting his capability to withstand any type of intimidation from authorities.
“Nigeria can not give up to Wike, Rivers individuals won’t give up to Wike, Ijaw individuals won’t give up to Wike,” he added.
The 60-year-old activist, recognized for his sturdy opposition to authorities forces within the Niger Delta, acknowledged that he has by no means been afraid of loss of life and has all the time embraced it.
He stated, “I’ve by no means been afraid of loss of life. I’ve all the time embraced loss of life, so I’m not afraid of loss of life. Wike is no one.”
He warned that ought to the helicopters be shot down, the blame mustn’t relaxation on him.
“I didn’t go and search for the helicopter to shoot them down. I’ll shoot down the helicopter. I swear by Allah that I’ll shoot down the helicopter,” he stated.
Dokubo additionally criticised Wike, accusing him of utilizing wealth and affect for political acquire.
“Wike is no one with out his billions. Allow them to take away this factor from him, and we’ll see,” he added.
Dokubo affirmed his intent to vote, stating that “nothing will occur” through the elections.
He challenged the navy presence in his group however made it clear that he had not sought battle with them.
In the meantime, the Motion Peoples Get together has received 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 within the Rivers State native authorities election.
The Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Unbiased Electoral Fee, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, made this recognized on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Whereas declaring the outcomes, Enebili stated the announcement was suspended in Etche Native Authorities Space as a result of the outcomes collation was ongoing.
Enebeli clarified that the results of Etche Native Authorities Space and the 319 councillorship positions can be introduced upon conclusion of collation.
