Opinion
Details of Gbaboyor’s threat messages to Otuaro Emerges
By Ike Aaron
It has been confirmed that a former Niger Delta militant and his accomplices, Ebokabowei Victor- Ben alias Boy loaf, Jude Gbaboyor devised a ploy to attracts the vibrant High Chief Government Ekpemukpolo, alias Tompolo and the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Program , Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro to another round of media confrontation.
In a statement released on Thursday to address the subtle moves by the Niger Delta militant and his detractors in their usual gimmicks to create needless tension in the region.
It was revealed that Gbaboyor under the tutelage of his God father ,Boy loaf was beefed by the new order in the Amnesty Program, away from their expectations and new reforms initiated by Dr Otuaro at the helm of affairs.
While turning their plans and inordinate ambition, Boy loaf and his allies resort to campaign of calumny after efforts to get the nod of Presidential aide.
While deciding on how to carry out its self centered activities soon after the appointment of Dr Otuaro as the presidential aide on amnesty, emissaries to Tompolo with loads of demands capable of maneuvering the activities of the amnesty outfits with bogus lists of demands .
The refusal of the pipeline security surveillance expert had triggered a subtle and confrontational campaign powered by the ex Niger Delta militant and his cohorts, Boy loaf and Gbaboyor against the management of the agency led by Dr Otuaro and targeted at running down Tompolo.
Part of their demands is the reinstatement of Gbaboyor Boy loaf’s at the Amnesty office sacked by the previous management under Gen. Barry Charles Ndiomu (rtd) and also granted an unfettered, unpopular decisions and shaddy deals penultimate in the agency.
Prioritizing the welfare and advancement of the Niger Delta as against the parochial interest of the Sea pirate Boy loaf and Gbaboyor his cohort, who now suddenly turned as stakeholders having been denied of their “business as usual ” activities.
Angered and frustrated from the refusal of the continuation of their shaddy deals that thrived under the previous administration of amnesty outfit and made them . demigods, Boy loaf had resorted to activities to run down the workaholic new management under Dr Otuaro.
The blocking of all anti Niger Delta activities in the agency by Dr Otuaro irked the duos having blocked the channels of free money in the agency.
The Sea pirate Boy loaf and his arrow head boy Gbaboyor’s indulgence in a long wasap message of threats to the Amnesty Program top notch was a pointer of their desperate tendencies towards reverting to business as usual.
The release further states..
“Fresh details have emerged over how an ally of former militant in the Niger Delta, Ebokabowei Victor-Ben, alias Boyloaf, Jude Gbaboyor, has subjected High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, to media attacks.”
“Fresh details have emerged over how an ally of former militant in the Niger Delta, Ebokabowei Victor-Ben, alias Boyloaf, Jude Gbaboyor, has subjected High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, to media attacks.”
“Findings showed that Gbaboyor, who was acting the scripts of his boss – Boyloaf, was unhappy that it was no longer business as usual for himself and his benefactor at the Amnesty Office with Otuaro in the saddle as the head.”
“It was gathered that Boyloaf and his attack dog took on Tompolo as they failed to prevail on him to persuade Otuaro to do their biddings.”
“It was gathered that Boyloaf and Gbaboyor had sent emissaries to Tompolo, moment after Otuaro was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to present a list of demands and pleaded with the leader of the ex-agitators in the Niger Delta to prevail on Otuaro to accede to their inordinate requests.”
“According to our sources, Tompolo rebuffed Boyloaf and Gbaboyor requests when he discovered that they were antithetical and detrimental to the overall good and development of the Niger Delta.
“He emphatically told Boyloaf that he could not persuade Otuaro to engage in illegality.”
“Tompolo was said to have added that the over all interest and wellbeing of the Niger Delta could not be sacrificed on the altar of parochial interests of some individuals.”
“Top on the list of the demand was the reinstatement of Gbaboyor, who sacked by one of Otuaro’s predecessors, Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd.) for official misconduct.”
“Other demands bothered on the proposals to Otuaro to preserve some of their shady deals ongoing in the Amnesty Office, before his appointment, with Boyloaf and Gbaboyor, as part of nefarious deals.”
“One of our sources said, “Since Dr. Dennis Otuaro came in as Amnesty program administrator few months ago , notorious sea pirate, Boyloaf with his gang of idiotic militants parading themselves as Niger Delta stakeholders ,have practically lost sleep.”
“Their anger and frustration is because it is no longer business as usual under the leadership of Owelle Chief Dennis Otuaro.
All manners of frauds perpetuated over the years by Boyloaf and other racketeers, including Jude Gbaboyor,making these bunch of illiterates to smile to bank in tune of millions of naira every month, under the previous administrators, were instantly put to an end by Dr. Dennis Otuaro.
“Dr. Dennis Otuaro objected to their anti- Niger Delta tendencies,by blocking all loopholes for the betterment of amnesty beneficiaries. Expectedly, bitterness enveloped them because of the arrival of a new Sheriff, who brook no nonsense in the Amnesty Office.”
“With Dr. Dennis Otuaro in charge, the era of free money from Amnesty Office to be used in sleeping with prostitutes at high profile Transcorp hotel in Abuja, was gone.”
“The marijuana addicted Jude Gbaboyor has not adjusted to the reality that free money from Amnesty office is no longer available to him and his pay master. Naturally, anger and frustration set in.”
“High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, who ordinarily had no business in the Amnesty Office, was dragged into the foray because he refused to prevail on Dr. Dennis Otuaro, to look the other way while they perpetuate frauds inimical to the general wellbeing of the region.”
“You know that one thing Chief Tompolo will not tolerate is any proposal or idea that would jeopardise the wellbeing of the Niger Delta in general. So when Boyloaf and Gbaboyor emissaries persuaded him to talk to Dr. Dennis Otuaro to key into dubious deals in the Amnesty Office, he pointedly refused to do so. That is why his name was being dragged into the media by Boyloaf and his accomplice ,” one of the sources, stated.”
“As Boyloaf and Gbaboyor found Tompolo and Otuaro as hard nut to crack, aggrieved initiated series of threat messages to Otuaro to intimidate him to submit to their unpatriotic antics.”
“Obviously frustrated Gbaboyor listed some course of action to compel the strong-willed Otuaro to surrender. ”
“Part of his planned action was a threat to cause an open letter to be written President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging exclusion of chieftains of All Progressives Congress (APC) as beneficiaries of the Amnesty initiatives.”
One of the messages sneaked into the media.
Gbaboyor in a long WhatsApp message to the Amnesty boss, stated:
“Chief Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, I understand your sentiments regarding your desire not to have me working alongside you in the office, and I respect that. ”
“However, we have our own APC leader and a brother from my Local Government Area who holds a significant position as the Amnesty Boss. As faithful members of the APC, I and others feel completely neglected, which seems unjust.”
“As a participant in the Niger Delta struggle and an APC leader in Warri South-West, I find it troubling that we are receiving unfair treatment while one of our own is in office.”
“It is as if I am surrounded by an ocean while soap is in my eyes; you cannot simply abandon us like this; it is not fair, Chief. Dr. Dennis Otuaro.”
“While it is clear you might not want me in the office, I believe it’s essential to keep us involved, as you are more aware of the situation.”
_I will advocate as a member of our party and member of the struggle, especially since it seems you have decided to completely abandon us.”
“I am being forthright with you, which is why I am sending this message—to ensure that you cannot claim ignorance of my concerns in the future. ”
“I intend to raise this issue in a broader APC forum to discuss how I have been overlooked by my own brother in charge of the Amnesty office and to explore possible solutions.”
“If no action is taken, I will draft an open letter to the Presidency and publish it in a national daily, addressing how we have been neglected despite our hard work within the party, especially with you in this office.”
“Please understand that I am a straightforward person who values honesty and is willing to collaborate in any way possible, which I believe should not be difficult for you.”
“Thank you, and God bless.
I am Engr. Jude Gbaboyor Akpodubakaye.”
“It was gathered that Gbaboyor resulted in media attacks against Tompolo and Otuaro when he discovered that the subtle threat could not achieve results as the duo were adamant.”
By Rinret Jennifer Mwarap
The unrelenting massacre of citizens in Plateau State has reached an alarming level. While the government claims to be taking steps to restore order, the reality on the ground tells a different story one that feels like nothing meaningful is being done.
It is heartbreaking to see our loved ones butchered without cause. The questions torment us: What have we done wrong? Who have we offended? Where did we go astray? Must we continue to endure this suffering for no justifiable reason?
The killing of innocent people in Plateau must come to an end. The government and security forces cannot afford to look away. Their responsibility is clear they must act swiftly and decisively to bring the perpetrators to justice, for the sake of the innocent victims and the children left behind.
I call on the Governor of Plateau State to rise to this challenge. Take bold and immediate action against those who seek to destroy our land and shed innocent blood. Let them face the full weight of the law.
This feels like a nightmare—how did we get to the point where the same Plateau where I once slept peacefully with both eyes closed is now a place where even sleeping with one eye open feels unsafe?
Where is the peace in our “Home of Peace and Tourism”?
When will our tears dry? When will justice prevail?
If we truly seek peace, then justice must be non-negotiable.
Ken Nnamani, a former president of the senate, says he did not beg Elisha Abbo, a former senator representing Adamawa north, on behalf of any judge after the ex-lawmaker lost his election case in court.
In October 2023, the court of appeal sacked Abbo and declared Amos Yohanna, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Adamawa north senatorial election.
Appearing on Channels Television on Wednesday, Abbo said he was a victim of “miscarriage of justice”.
The former senator said Nnamani pleaded with him on behalf of a judge after he lost his election case in 2023.
Reacting in a statement, the former senate president described Abbo’s claim as “blatant lies”.
“My greatest surprise was to hear him state that Senator Ken Nnamani visited him to plead with him on behalf of a judge for the miscarriage of justice. This statement is a blatant lie. I do not know how Senator Abbo can boldly fabricate an event that never happened to buttress his allegation of judicial miscarriage against him,” he said.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I have never visited Senator Elisha Abbo at his house or anywhere. Up to this moment, I do not know where he lives. I have never discussed with him about his case, or any case pending or decided by any court of law in Nigeria.
“The only time I met with him was when he visited me in my house. It was more of a social visit by him. At this meeting, we never discussed his case or any case. I recall that when the matter of his political career came up, I advised him to avoid controversies as a young politician.
“The statements Senator Abbo made regarding me and his case are all fabrications. I believe I have had a sterling and distinguished public service career. I am determined to maintain my integrity and commitment to excellence till the end of my life.”
Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of state for petroleum resources, says the federal government plans to commence implementing the drill-or-drop provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Section 94 of the PIA gives operators a period of three years to begin oil production or relinquish the assets to the federal government.
Speaking during the Cross Industry Group (CIG) meeting held on Tuesday in Florence, Italy, Lokpobiri said it is in the best interest of the country that all inactive wells go to work.
He said the federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has provided every necessary incentive to ensure international oil companies (IOCs) in Nigeria run smoothly and profitably.
“Now, it is imperative for these industry players to match the government’s efforts with increased investment by announcing final investment decisions (FIDs),” he said.
Furthermore, Lokpobiri discussed “the challenges, expectations, and measures to enhance the sector’s contributions towards domestic energy needs and regional expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa”.
He emphasised that while IOCs have highlighted engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors as a challenge, “EPCs will not come unless they see strong commitments from industry players”.
“The government has done its part to provide the requisite and investment-friendly fiscals, the ball is now in the court of the IOCs and other operators to make strategic investment decisions that will drive increased production and sustainability in the sector,” he said.
“We must also recognise that domestic crude supply is essential to national energy security. The best solution to this challenge lies in increasing production, which will ensure a balance between domestic supply obligations and external commitments.”
The minister further urged industry players to explore collaborative measures, such as shared resources for contiguous assets and the release of underutilised assets to operators ready to invest in production.