Mujahid Asari Dokubo, former President of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, yesterday criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to dissolve the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, calling it a total betrayal of the Niger Delta people.
Speaking to ARISE News on Tuesday, Dokubo expressed disappointment, saying the move reflects a longstanding culture of sidelining the Niger Delta region in national development.
This decision is a betrayal of the people of the Niger Delta, Dokubo asserted. There has been this culture in Nigeria of trying to shortchange the people of the Niger Delta, taking, robbing us of our gains.
He emphasized that his criticism stems from his commitment to representing his people rather than his personal relationship with the president, which he said remains separate from his duties as an advocate for the Niger Delta community.
Dokubo, a prominent activist and former militant leader, has been a vocal proponent of Niger Delta rights. He argued that the dissolution of the ministry undermines federal commitments to the region, which has long sought increased attention and resources for development and environmental rehabilitation due to extensive oil exploration.
As a well-known figure in the Niger Deltas political landscape, Dokubo’s comments were likely to resonate across the region, fueling discussions on government accountability and the need for sustainable policies that prioritize local interests.
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