By DANIEL GUMM

WARRI—THE Itsekiri, under the aegis of Itsekiri National Youths Council, INYC, has petitioned the House of Representatives over alleged exclusion of former militants of Itsekiri extraction from the amnesty programme.

The petition, by Messrs David Tonwe and Isaac Dorsu, National President and General Secretary, respectively, to the Speaker, Alhaji Waziri Tambuwal, alleged “we are constrained to draw your attention to the deliberate refusal of the Presidential Special Adviser on Niger Delta, Mr Kingsley Kuku, whose office is saddled with the responsibility of implementing the post-amnesty programme in the Niger Delta region, to accommodate ‘qualified’ youths of Itsekiri extraction into the post-amnesty programme, despite the fact that these former armed youths had given up all illegal arms to representatives of the then amnesty committee.

They had and also completely renounced militancy, in response to the June 2005-2009 proclamation of amnesty for Niger Delta militants.”

The group alleged that “from media reports over 23,000 former armed youths have benefited from the post-amnesty programme. It is now clear to us that Mr Kuku is least interested in accommodating any ‘qualified’ youth of Itsekiri extraction into the post-amnesty programme, and the reason for this anti-Itsekiri position can, among others, be located within the context of the inter-Ijaw and Itsekiri differences.

”Given the extent to which he is prepared to go in denying any Itsekiri youth, irrespective of meeting the necessary requirements for participating in the post-amnesty programme, we are constrained to humbly seek the intervention of this House.”

The petition which was presented on the floor of the House by the member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, has been referred to the House Committee on Public Petition.”

The House had earlier set up a joint committee to look into the level of implementation of the amnesty programme. The action was necessitated by reports of disgruntlement from different groups and individuals from the Niger Delta region alleging selective approach to the implementation.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/itsekiri-protest-exclusion-from-amnesty-programme/

lol maybe beaf go explain this

are amesty even paid to the people or just some powerful thug alone , Jason ask ur brother about this

Jason u never answer na

I think Odumchi needs to post that caricature picture of Beaf and jason.

Eeeeeyaaahhh

jason123: By DANIEL GUMM

WARRI—THE Itsekiri, under the aegis of Itsekiri National Youths Council, INYC, has petitioned the House of Representatives over alleged exclusion of former militants of Itsekiri extraction from the amnesty programme.

The petition, by Messrs David Tonwe and Isaac Dorsu, National President and General Secretary, respectively, to the Speaker, Alhaji Waziri Tambuwal, alleged “we are constrained to draw your attention to the deliberate refusal of the Presidential Special Adviser on Niger Delta, Mr Kingsley Kuku, whose office is saddled with the responsibility of implementing the post-amnesty programme in the Niger Delta region, to accommodate ‘qualified’ youths of Itsekiri extraction into the post-amnesty programme, despite the fact that these former armed youths had given up all illegal arms to representatives of the then amnesty committee.

They had and also completely renounced militancy, in response to the June 2005-2009 proclamation of amnesty for Niger Delta militants.”

The group alleged that “from media reports over 23,000 former armed youths have benefited from the post-amnesty programme. It is now clear to us that Mr Kuku is least interested in accommodating any ‘qualified’ youth of Itsekiri extraction into the post-amnesty programme, and the reason for this anti-Itsekiri position can, among others, be located within the context of the inter-Ijaw and Itsekiri differences.

”Given the extent to which he is prepared to go in denying any Itsekiri youth, irrespective of meeting the necessary requirements for participating in the post-amnesty programme, we are constrained to humbly seek the intervention of this House.”

The petition which was presented on the floor of the House by the member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, has been referred to the House Committee on Public Petition.”

The House had earlier set up a joint committee to look into the level of implementation of the amnesty programme. The action was necessitated by reports of disgruntlement from different groups and individuals from the Niger Delta region alleging selective approach to the implementation.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/itsekiri-protest-exclusion-from-amnesty-programme/

I hope this amnesty thing doesn't end up creating unimaginative and unambitious youths. That number (bolded) is scary, it means Niger Delta has a strong standing army - not that I dont want them to have strong army, but to have 23,000 healthy and agile youths waiting to get monthly allowance from Abuja, even as enticing as it is, may turn out to be dangerous - Reason: it could kill their future by limiting their drive to explore the world out there.

I hope the recipients of these allowances are adding values to their lives by futhering their education. What's happening in the north today should be a good case-study for the youths in ND. The reason I mentioned north, core north to be precise, is that its easy to be laid-back as soon as you think you're in control of some political power or resources and then wake up 20 yrs later to realize you're actually behind those that didnt have that power and resource.

Dont let this allowance fool you - it could be a trojan horse.

If you are not ijaw then tough luck. The urhobos have been protesting the same thing.

Every armed robber is protesting for amnesty.

Beaf: Every armed robber is protesting for amnesty.

Beaf do you mind explaining a little bit..

Beaf: Every armed robber is protesting for amnesty.

The national representative body of the Itsekiris pointed out the obvious and all you can call them is "thieves"? Beaf! Na real wa for you! Anyway, God will judge fairly! One thing is that its not only Ijaws that fought for the Niger-delta! Ilajes and Uhrobos protested few months ago. . .we dey watch!

jason123: By DANIEL GUMM

WARRI—THE Itsekiri, under the aegis of Itsekiri National Youths Council, INYC, has petitioned the House of Representatives over alleged exclusion of former militants of Itsekiri extraction from the amnesty programme.

The petition, by Messrs David Tonwe and Isaac Dorsu, National President and General Secretary, respectively, to the Speaker, Alhaji Waziri Tambuwal, alleged “we are constrained to draw your attention to the deliberate refusal of the Presidential Special Adviser on Niger Delta, Mr Kingsley Kuku, whose office is saddled with the responsibility of implementing the post-amnesty programme in the Niger Delta region, to accommodate ‘qualified’ youths of Itsekiri extraction into the post-amnesty programme, despite the fact that these former armed youths had given up all illegal arms to representatives of the then amnesty committee.

They had and also completely renounced militancy, in response to the June 2005-2009 proclamation of amnesty for Niger Delta militants.”

The group alleged that “from media reports over 23,000 former armed youths have benefited from the post-amnesty programme. It is now clear to us that Mr Kuku is least interested in accommodating any ‘qualified’ youth of Itsekiri extraction into the post-amnesty programme, and the reason for this anti-Itsekiri position can, among others, be located within the context of the inter-Ijaw and Itsekiri differences.

”Given the extent to which he is prepared to go in denying any Itsekiri youth, irrespective of meeting the necessary requirements for participating in the post-amnesty programme, we are constrained to humbly seek the intervention of this House.”

The petition which was presented on the floor of the House by the member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, has been referred to the House Committee on Public Petition.”

The House had earlier set up a joint committee to look into the level of implementation of the amnesty programme. The action was necessitated by reports of disgruntlement from different groups and individuals from the Niger Delta region alleging selective approach to the implementation.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/itsekiri-protest-exclusion-from-amnesty-programme/

alhajiharem/jason is this meant to deceive us into believeing ur itshekiri try something else

^
shut up!

jason123: The national representative body of the Itsekiris pointed out the obvious and all you can call them is "thieves"? Beaf! Na real wa for you! Anyway, God will judge fairly! One thing is that its not only Ijaws that fought for the Niger-delta! Ilajes and Uhrobos protested few months ago. . .we dey watch!

Do you believe that? Not that I dont believe it, just wondering if you honestly do.

bashr8: alhajiharem/jason is this meant to deceive us into believeing ur itshekiri try something else

I believe he is, but for alj harem, man - only God knows where hes from - Lol. Though, me think hes probably a normal guy one can hang out with, that is if hes not getting ready to storm NL, Lol.

Sam_Ikenna:

Beaf do you mind explaining a little bit..

The amnesty for the real militants has long come and gone.

Those that are just beginning to clamour were never part of the struggle, but are opportunists who want to go abroad for training and such stuff, because they think that is the beginning and end of the ND cause.
Quite a few of them are known armed robbers.

jason123: The national representative body of the Itsekiris pointed out the obvious and all you can call them is "thieves"? Beaf! Na real wa for you! Anyway, God will judge fairly! One thing is that its not only Ijaws that fought for the Niger-delta! Ilajes and Uhrobos protested few months ago. . .we dey watch!

Itsekiri, Urhobo. Ilaje, Ijaw etc... It doesn't matter, they are all opportunists who should find better means of subsistence than deadly blackmail.

Beaf:

The amnesty for the real militants has long come and gone.

Those that are just beginning to clamour were never part of the struggle, but are opportunists who want to go abroad for training and such stuff, because they think that is the beginning and end of the ND cause.
Quite a few of them are known armed robbers.

Makes sense.

No marginalisation in Delta State

Amnesty is for Ijaws only.

The guys in the Sobo areas (forgive the usage) have been airing their discomfort, of recent.

jason123: The national representative body of the Itsekiris pointed out the obvious and all you can call them is "thieves"? Beaf! Na real wa for you! Anyway, God will judge fairly! One thing is that its not only Ijaws that fought for the Niger-delta! Ilajes and Uhrobos protested few months ago. . .we dey watch!

Did you ask your brother how much he was paid last month ? LOL

bashr8: alhajiharem/jason is this meant to deceive us into believeing ur itshekiri try something else

yes he is, I use Jason each time I feel like

Sam_Ikenna:

I believe he is, but for alj harem, man - only God knows where hes from - Lol. Though, me think hes probably a normal guy one can hang out with, that is if hes not getting ready to storm NL, Lol.

Alj harem is Ebira mixed with Igbo Kanuri blood.

alj harem:

Alj harem is Ebira mixed with Igbo Kanuri blood.

What about the Lagos/Yoruba part?

afam4eva:

What about the Lagos/Yoruba part?

forget that one, I am Ebira for today

Beaf:

The amnesty for the real militants has long come and gone.

Those that are just beginning to clamour were never part of the struggle, but are opportunists who want to go abroad for training and such stuff, because they think that is the beginning and end of the ND cause.
Quite a few of them are known armed robbers.

I concur.

Beaf:

The amnesty for the real militants has long come and gone.

Those that are just beginning to clamour were never part of the struggle, but are opportunists who want to go abroad for training and such stuff, because they think that is the beginning and end of the ND cause.
Quite a few of them are known armed robbers.

hmm interesting. Are you saying itsekiris did not struggle for the ND ?

alj harem:

yes he is, I use Jason each time I feel like

We already know that. You tell more lies than Satan too.

Sam_Ikenna:

I hope this amnesty thing doesn't end up creating unimaginative and unambitious youths. That number (bolded) is scary, it means Niger Delta has a strong standing army - not that I dont want them to have strong army, but to have 23,000 healthy and agile youths waiting to get monthly allowance from Abuja, even as enticing as it is, may turn out to be dangerous - Reason: it could kill their future by limiting their drive to explore the world out there.

I hope the recipients of these allowances are adding values to their lives by futhering their education. What's happening in the north today should be a good case-study for the youths in ND. The reason I mentioned north, core north to be precise, is that its easy to be laid-back as soon as you think you're in control of some political power or resources and then wake up 20 yrs later to realize you're actually behind those that didnt have that power and resource.

Dont let this allowance fool you - it could be a trojan horse.

So correct

Beaf:

We already know that. You tell more lies than Satan too.

Much more than satan! The guy likes to claim every username and ethnic group. SMDH!