By Adadareporters
Alhaji Asari Dokubi, ex-Niger Delta militant, has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration is the “worst government” for the Ijaw people.
Asari stated this in a viral video on Wednesday. According to him, many Niger Delta people, particularly the Ijaw ethnic group, are already angry with the present government.
Asari was a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu during the last election, compared the government’s actions to pouring gasoline on an already raging fire of anger and accused it of escalating tensions within the community.
He said, “The Ijaw people are already furious, believing that this regime is the worst. This administration opposes the Ijaw people. Additionally, you wish to fan the flames. The worst kind of government is this one. The Ijaw people believe that their current administration is the worst. For them, this is a nightmare.
“Many Ijaw people phoned me during our campaign and election, saying, ‘Ah, president, you know Tinubu, you know everything about Tinubu’. Tinubu is an ally. We hope he won’t turn a blind eye. I also gave my people assurances, saying they should hold me accountable if Tinubu fails. Are you still of the opinion that ‘if Tinubu fails, hold me responsible’? people ask nowadays.
“A litmus test is the status of Rivers. The state of Rivers is where any fire will originate if there is one. I am unable to stop them. As an individual, I’m unable to stop them. Even if I try to get in their way, they will just push me aside.”
Dokubo’s swipe was informed by the crisis in Rivers State where there are allegations that former Rivers governor Nyesom Wike, who is serving President Tinubu as a minister, is fanning the ember.
