Ex-militants urge FG to replace PAP’s coordinator with non-Ijaw

Sunnewsonline | 08-06-2026 03:06pm |

A coalition of former militant groups from the Niger Delta has formally requested the Federal Government to dismiss Chief Dennis Otuaro from his position as the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The groups have accused Otuaro of nepotism and failing to deliver on the program's objectives. They are advocating for the appointment of a new coordinator who is not of Ijaw descent, suggesting that this change would promote fairness and effectiveness within the program. The appeal highlights ongoing concerns regarding the management and impact of the PAP in the region.

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