The National Chairman, 3rd Phase Presidential Amnesty Program, PAP, Elaye Slaboh has condemned the attacks on Engr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC.
He also advised youths and stakeholders in Niger Delta to desist from unwarranted media attacks on political office holders and appointees from the region, noting that support should be given to them to perform their statutory functions.
In a statement on Thursday, he said, ” As stakeholders in the Niger Delta region we are not pleased with the said publication and felt it has not gotten to that level of public outburst, and it is a situation that can be resolved internally as brothers”
He said, ” Mr. Matthew Dango is a very humble young man and hardworking to the best of our knowledge”
According to him,” It is not everytime , we as stakeholders should be pulling down our own people , because we are all brothers “
He further disclosed that at this point in time that the MD of NDDC has given the youths of the region a lot of meaningful on going projects and programs, for instance the lightening of Niger Delta, project hope educational scholarship scheme among others.
He however advised for sheathing of sword to harmonize differences and allow Mr. Matthew Dango to continue his development programs.
” The public should disregard any publication against Mr. Matthew Dango and MD/CEO of NDDC , Dr Samuel Ogbuku, that his SA on Youth Matters is a loving and cheerful young man having cordial relationship with various youth groups across the Niger Delta Region who deserve our support and prayers to succeed in his assignment” the statement concluded.