The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta
(MEND) wishes to advise Nigerians and the media to disregard the pathetic
attempt at propaganda by a so-called Comrade Azizi and his statements which are
not authentic and statements emanating from MEND.
As claimed by this Comrade Azizi, the Movement for the
Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) would like to clarify the following;
(1) Mr Henry Okah is NOT and has never being viewed as
the leader or founder of MEND but rather known as a sympathiser and supporter
of our cause
(2) Our fighters are freedom fighters who are fighting
for justice, the emancipation of the Niger Delta and control of our God given
resources and not assassins as stated by this so-called Comrade Azizi
(3) Our struggle is NOT and has never being about the
disintegration of Nigeria or a North and South fight as stated by this
so-called Comrade Azizi
With regards to the trial, judgement and sentencing of
Henry Okah and other Niger Delta indigenes, we will issue a full formal
statement in due course stating our views and plans for the future.
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta
(MEND) would once again strongly urge Nigerians and the media to disregard any
statement from this person.
Jomo Gbomo
