President Tinubu honor Ogoni Nine, promise say e go address 'Historical Grievances'

President Tinubu honor Ogoni Nine, promise say e go address ‘Historical Grievances’

November 12, 2024

President Bola Tinubu don reaffirm say him government go seriously address historical grievances and work to build one united and prosperous country for future generations.

For one special message to mark the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu talk yesterday say e dey stand with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and all Ogoni people to honour those wey give their lives to defend Ogoni nation’s interest.

Oil first begin dey discovered for Oloibiri, Ogoniland, in 1958. Later, Ogoni leaders begin fight to protect their environment from the bad effects of oil exploration. But the government no take am lightly, dem respond with serious repression, which finally lead to the sad execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders in 1995. The government under late General Sani Abacha accuse dem of murder.

The other Ogoni leaders wey dem execute along with Ken Saro-Wiwa be: Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera, Felix Nuate, Baribor Bera, Barinem Kiobel, and John Kpuine.

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