Olu Of Warri, Osahon Collecting ₦2.7 Trillion Annually To Guard Pipelines – Asari Dokubo

Niger Delta ex-militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused the Olu of Warri and some individuals and companies of receiving contracts worth ₦2.7 trillion annually for pipeline protection.

Naija News reports that Dokubo, in a video circulating online, defended former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over his involvement in pipeline surveillance contracts.

Dokubo alleged that the Olu of Warri and Osahon Idahosa were receiving larger sums, while Tompolo was criticised for collecting less despite offering similar services.

The activist, who exempted himself from the surveillance contract, said the individuals were not being criticised because of their ethnic backgrounds.

According to him, companies or individuals from other parts of Nigeria should not be allowed to take over contracts meant to benefit the Niger Delta, stressing that such contracts would become the private wealth of the beneficiaries rather than resources belonging to the region.

Dokubo also alleged that a vessel operating in Nigerian waters bearing the initials “OUK” was recently seen, which he linked to former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu.

He said, “So, because I am fighting for freedom, the Olu of Warri can do a contract and have money, but Tompolo cannot do the contract and have his own money. I cannot do it.

“You are talking about Tompolo. What of the Olu of Warri and Osahon, son of Captain Osa, who are collecting N2.7 trillion annually for guarding pipelines? Why did you call them out?

“They are collecting N2.7 trillion a year. You are calling Tompolo, who is collecting less. I’m not in that contract.

“So, other people from other regions should come and take the contract. When they take it, when Arthur Eze takes that contract, it is not Niger Delta money; it is Arthur Eze’s money.

“Yesterday, I saw a vessel. On it was written ‘OUK’, Orji Uzor Kalu, operating in our waters.”