...As They urge NSA, DSS, And Other Security Agencies to Intervene Against Dennis Otuaro's alleged abuse of power.

In a disturbing turn of events that raises serious questions about abuse of power and how dissent is being stifled within Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dennis Otuaro, the Programme Administrator, finds himself under severe scrutiny and widespread condemnation. The recent reported arrest of Owus Owupele, a vocal advocate for ex-agitators’ welfare, has ignited outrage among ex-agitators and civil rights observers alike, revealing a darker side of the supposedly rehabilitative initiative.

According to explosive revelations shared within activist circles and corroborated by intercepted messages, Owus Owupele, who has consistently championed increased stipends, better training, and fair treatment for ex-agitators, was detained for merely exercising his constitutionally protected right to speak out against perceived injustices within the program. Critics argue that Otuaro’s administration has resorted to intimidation, harassment, and unlawful detention to silence dissent and suppress legitimate grievances.

An anonymous WhatsApp message from an ex-agitator, Agengoa Francis, highlights the gravity of the situation: "Owus Owupele has been arrested by the police for speaking up for the benefit and betterment of the delegates of the presidential amnesty program that has been oppressed for years." The message calls for protests, urging ex-agitators to mobilize and demonstrate against what they describe as blatant abuse of authority.

Many within the ex-agitator community see Dennis Otuaro not as a leader but as a barrier to peace and progress, accusing him of deploying bullying tactics rather than engaging in meaningful dialogue. Reports indicate that Otuaro’s office has been hostile toward critics, intimidating those who demand transparency and better welfare for ex-agitators.

Owus Owupele’s persistent advocacy for improved stipends, fair training, and policy reforms after President Tinubu increased the Amnesty budget from 65 billion naira to 151 billion naira has been met with hostility from the current administration. His recent calls out against wrong policies are seen as insubordination, prompting fears that the administration’s intolerance for dissent could escalate into further suppression or arbitrary arrests.

The ex-agitators have given an ultimatum: release Owus Owupele within 24 hours, or face mass protests at police stations across the region. They have also called on national security agencies—NSA, DSS, and the Inspector General of Police—to intervene and rein in what they describe as reckless abuse of authority by Dennis Otuaro. The region fears that continued suppression and intimidation could plunge the region into unrest, destabilizing fragile peace efforts.

The call for presidential intervention has been loud. Leaders and civil society groups are urging President Tinubu to dismiss Otuaro, condemning his leadership as detrimental to the integrity of the amnesty program and a stain on the federal government’s reputation.

This unfolding crisis underscores the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights within Nigeria’s critical peacebuilding initiatives. As the region watches with bated breath, many wonder: will justice prevail, or will the voices of genuine ex-agitators be drowned in a tide of political repression?