A militant group, the Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has threatened to disrupt oil production if the federal government fails to release the allocation due to Rivers State.
The group issued the threat in a video circulating on social media, where its leader, flanked by armed men, read a statement from an undisclosed forest location.
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Condemning recent political developments in the state, the militants criticized the 48-hour ultimatum issued by Speaker of the House Martin Amaewkaule, demanding Governor Siminalayi Fubara present the 2025 budget. They described the move as an attempt to destabilize the state.
The group called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, accusing Minister Nyesom Wike and his allies of orchestrating a crisis in Rivers State. According to them, the state deserves a stable environment to ensure governance and development.
They warned that unless the state’s federal allocation is released, they would take action, including targeting oil production. They stressed that Rivers State contributes to national revenue and requires its rightful funds for salaries and projects.
Additionally, the militants urged non-indigenous residents to leave the state for their safety, citing the risk of escalating hostilities.
The threat follows a Supreme Court ruling upholding the withholding of Rivers State’s allocation until a valid House of Assembly is constituted.
