Niger Delta Agitators have nominated Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele as its candidate to run in the 2023 presidential election.
The group made this known in a statement where the spokesman, General Jack Fibor revealed their position.
Speaking in a video, General Fibor expressed;
After a week’s tour in the creeks in the Niger Delta, due consultations and meeting, we the Niger Delta Freedom Reserve Force, which is the only standing fight force in the region, wish to make the following points clear;
We must state clearly that we are not a force against the federal government or we are not a separatist movement. We are agitating for a better life and we have made up our mind to join the politicking process, as politicians have made empty promises and fantasies without implementing them.
He stated that after carrying out background checks of several candidates that have expressed their interest, the group have settled for the Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele.
The Niger Delta Agitators spokesman noted;
After weeks of searching for the right candidate, the name flying around and carefully checking their background, we have finally settled for the Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, if he is truly contesting and the rumors are true. Although, we don’t know him he looks like a gentleman who would keep his words and fulfil his promises.
For the past few months, it has been rumoured that Godwin Emefiele would be joining the growing list of candidates for the 2023 presidential election.
While Emefiele is yet to officially declare his intention to contest the presidency, his campaign posters and vehicles had been sighted in some parts of the country.
Also, a campaign organisation for the governor’s rumoured presidential ambition has been registered in London, Peoples Gazette reports.
Amid all these, the CBN Governor has neither confirmed nor denied the rumours.
Giving a reason for the decision, the group’s spokesman said;
We took this decision because he has used his office to eradicate poverty, activated so many programs including agriculture and he is not a politician.
Speaking further, Fibor pledged that if Emefiele is elected as president, the agitators are ready to surrender their arms and stop illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta region.
He said;
We believe if he is elected he would he would help the economy get back on its feet. We are ready to surrender our arms in solidarity with the confirmation of Emiefele as the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress Party (A.P.C). We will in turn protect pipelines and stop Illegal bunkering in the region.
The group concluded;
Finally, we appeal to those with the title of party delegates, when you get to Abuja, as you are receiving your dollars, check your conscience, and vote GODWIN IFEANYI EMEFIELE, who we strongly believe can solve the problems of this country and most importantly in the Niger Delta Region.
Below are videos of Niger Delta Agitators speaking;
