The Niger Delta Civil Liberty Organization (NDCLO) Gives Protest Notice to President Tinubu

 

By Wilson Macaulay

The Niger Delta Civil Liberty Organization (NDCLO) has issued a formal notice of intention to embark on a mass peaceful protest across the Niger Delta region. The organization expressed deep concern and frustration over the deteriorating living conditions in Nigeria, which they attribute to various adverse government policies and actions.

In a statement signed by Comrade Baiye Andaowei Briggs, the National Spokesman for NDCLO, the organization highlighted several critical issues afflicting Nigerians, including the high cost of living, rampant insecurity, and an extremely low standard of living. The NDCLO accused the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of being indifferent and unresponsive to the sufferings and demands of the populace.

"It has become commonplace that the anti-people policies of Your Excellency have worked untold hardship on the masses, and the Federal Government is overly lukewarm and unperturbed over the sufferings, yearnings and/or plights of Nigerians," the statement read.

The organization lamented the lack of efforts from the government to address these "deplorable and sorry situations," despite the continuous outcry from impoverished, defenseless, and vulnerable Nigerians. The NDCLO emphasized the urgency for the government to take immediate and decisive action to alleviate the hardships faced by citizens.

Citing Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly and association, the NDCLO announced their plan to hold a peaceful protest. This protest aims to amplify the discontent and grievances of the people over the dire state of affairs in the country.

In their statement, the NDCLO outlined specific demands to the Federal Government, including

Immediate intervention in reducing the high cost of living.

Enhanced security measures to protect citizens.

Initiatives to improve the standard of living.

Directing oil companies to implement Chapter 3 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act.

The NDCLO called on President Tinubu and the Federal Government to heed the cries of the people and take swift action to remedy the situation. The organization reiterated that the planned protest would be peaceful and in full compliance with constitutional provisions.

 The Group stressed that NDCLO WILL MOBILIZE ALL ITS STRUCTURES IN THE REGION TO JOIN THE AUGUST 1ST NATION WIDE PROTEST.

The announcement of this protest marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the citizens of the Niger Delta and the Federal Government. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to these demands and whether any tangible changes will be made to address the pressing issues raised by the NDCLO.

The planned protest by the NDCLO underscores the growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians and highlights the urgent need for the government to address the socioeconomic challenges facing the nation.