Rivers NDDC Delegate Okocha Threatens Legal Action Against Kidnapping Accusers

Tony Okocha, the representative of Rivers State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Management Board, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the kidnapping of youths from Rumuigbo, his hometown in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state…CONTINUE READING

Last week, chiefs, youths, and women from Rumuigbo protested against Okocha, accusing him of orchestrating the abduction of two community members, Bobby Owhondah and Chamberlain Owhondah, in Abuja.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in Abuja had summoned some Rumuigbo indigenes over a chieftaincy crisis, an invitation Okocha claims he did not endorse.

Protesters asserted that the alleged victims were kidnapped while honoring the DIGP’s invitation.

In response, Okocha denied any involvement in the purported abduction and issued a 14-day ultimatum to the protesters, led by Professor Reginald Amadi, to retract their claims and apologize.

He challenged anyone with evidence of him using his political position to arrest Rumuigbo indigenes to come forward.

Okocha stated, “I am not in the picture; I don’t know what they’re talking about. It is just another attempt to defame my character.” He urged the protesters to apologize within the legal timeframe or face legal action.

Addressing the political situation in Rivers State, Okocha attributed the challenges to communication gaps and breached agreements.

He called for peace in the interest of the people of Rivers State, emphasizing the need to respect agreements in the political landscape.