Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Demand FG’s Fulfillment of Amnesty Promises

Over 200 ex-militants in Akwa Ibom under the Ukanafun Freedom Fighters staged a protest at the Ukanafun Local Government Council headquarters, decrying neglect by the Federal Government. 

The group lamented unfulfilled promises since joining the Presidential Amnesty Programme in 2009.  

Leader Udom Ebetor accused the government of abandoning them despite surrendering arms for peace. “We embraced the program in good faith, yet 15 years later, we face neglect,” he said. Protesters held placards demanding their rights and urging the government to honor its commitments.  

Ebetor criticized local leaders for their silence, while accusing the Amnesty Office of bias against Akwa Ibom despite its Niger Delta status. He stressed that the protest was a last resort.  

Paul Mel Udoh of the National Orientation Agency assured the protesters their grievances would be communicated to Abuja, promising action. The group called for empowerment initiatives, noting the ongoing hardship among its members.  

Source: Vanguard

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