Vice Chairman Ex-agitators, Second phase of the Presidential Ammesty Program, John Esuku, has called on Niger Delta Ex-agitators not to protest against the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Office led by its administrator, Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro
John Esuku in his statement said Dr. Dennis Otuaro has showed exceptional leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to the Presidential Amnesty Program and its overall best interest of all the beneficiaries
His Statement
“I am a camp leader in the second phase presidential Amnesty program and the current vice chairman of the Second Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme under the leadership of the national chairman ex Agitators phase two, Ambassador Kingsley Muturu.
“I am calling on all the Niger Delta ex-agitators to sheath their sword of protest against the government, particularly the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Office led by Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro (PhD). I passionately appeal with all my fellow ex-militants from the Niger Delta Region not to be involved in the planned nationwide protest against the government comes 1st of October, 2024. More particularly.
I am pleading with the Niger Delta ex-agitators not to protest against the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Office led by Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro (PhD). I perfectly understand that we live in a time of great change and challenges. It’s natural to feel passionate about the issues that affect us and our future in the nation at the moment. While peaceful protest is our fundamental right, I want to use this medium to call on all the Niger Delta ex-agitators particularly those of us who have issues on arrears of payment of our stipends and allowances to still consider and continue with the ongoing constructive dialogue and engagement initiated by the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Office led by Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro (PhD) in resolving all the lingering issues affecting the beneficiaries of the programme.
“It is worthy of commendation that the current administrator has shown some exceptional leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to administer the Presidential Amnesty Programme in the overall best interest of all the beneficiaries and amicably resolving all the lingering issues affecting the beneficiaries of the programme. Since assuming office, he has demonstrably restored peace and confidence in Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Office, many pending court matters and petitions pending before other constituted authorities, like the House of Representatives have been withdrawn, a feat achieved through accessibility, empathy, constructive dialogue, engagement and decisive actions.
“Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro (PhD)’s dedication to addressing our plights as beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme is evident in his tireless efforts in engaging us to resolve all the lingering issues and his firm promise to pay all our outstanding stipends/allowances shortly; the revamping of De-mobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) process of the Presidential Amnesty Programme through the education scholarship scheme for the beneficiaries is worthy of commendation. This commitment has fostered a sense of hope and trust, making us feel that our voices and plights are heard and felt.
“His promise to address the long-standing BVN affected accounts issue and payment of arrears of stipends/allowances has brought much needed relief and restored faith in his administration’s commitment to resolving all the lingering issues affecting the beneficiaries.
“I must say that Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro (PhD)’s initiative of revamping the educational scheme and unwavering support for education has laid the foundation for a brighter future. This commitment to education will definitely empower us as beneficiaries and ensure a more prosperous future for all in the Niger Delta Region.
“Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro (PhD)’s ability to amicably resolve all pending matters inherited from the previous administration speaks volumes about his sterling leadership. This demonstrates his commitment to progress and ability to bridge divides for the greater good of us all. His leadership has been a beacon of hope and trust for the PAP Office.
We are grateful for his dedication and unwavering commitment to service and resolving all the protracted issues that have bedeviled the PAP Office hitherto.
“Let’s therefore, sheathe our sword of protest against the presidential amnesty programme (PAP) office led by DR. DENNIS BURUTU OTUARO (PhD) and give our unflinching support to Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro (PhD) to achieve the original aims and objectives of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.”
