The Niger Delta Voices for Change has rejected reports alleging that former militant leader Endurance Amagbein is politically aligned with the African Democratic Congress.
The sociocultural organisation described the reports as false and accused their authors of attempting to misrepresent Amagbein’s political position.
The group made its position known in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Chief Preye-Timini Anderson, and Secretary, Ubong-Etim Joel, in Abuja on Saturday.
According to the NDVC, claims that Amagbein was holding political discussions with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election were unfounded.
Amagbein, who is also referred to by supporters as “Adaka Boro the Second,” remains committed to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the group said.
The NDVC questioned why the former agitator’s name continued to feature in reports portraying him as an opponent of the Tinubu administration.
It maintained that his support for the president’s expected 2027 re-election campaign had not changed.
The group alleged that the reports formed part of a recurring media campaign linked to disagreements over pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta.
It claimed that Amagbein had publicly supported President Tinubu even while facing what the organisation described as false accusations intended to weaken his influence.
The NDVC said it had followed the developments and believed that individuals previously involved in attacks against Amagbein had renewed their campaign.
It insisted that the alleged media attacks would not stop him from supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to the organisation, Amagbein had expressed confidence in Tinubu’s administration and pledged to continue backing its policies and programmes.
The group argued that the current administration had expanded opportunities for people in the Niger Delta region.
It therefore urged those responsible for the disputed reports to stop publishing what it described as politically motivated claims.
The NDVC portrayed Amagbein as a philanthropist and advocate of peace who had contributed to stability in the oil-producing region.
It also said he had supported the All Progressives Congress and promoted programmes introduced by the Tinubu administration.
The organisation further commended Nigeria’s service chiefs and the Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, for their efforts to maintain security in the Niger Delta.
However, it called for greater action against individuals and groups allegedly involved in activities capable of undermining peace and security in the region.
The NDVC urged security authorities to conduct a discreet investigation into the activities of suspected saboteurs operating within the Niger Delta.
