By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa
Former militant leader and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, popularly known as General Boyloaf, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser, describing the appointment as commendable.
Victor-Ben, who was the secretary of the Special Duties Committee, South-South for the Tinubu–Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, described President Tinubu as “a visionary leader for choosing Nuhu Ribadu as NSA, having witnessed his capacity during his days as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).”
In a message to President Tinuby, Victor-Ben, popularly known as General Boyloaf, said “Ribadu’s rightful appointment is coming at a time when the country is facing series of security challenges. The appointment of Nuhu Ribadu and the new Service chiefs showed the dexterity of Mr. President at revamping the security architecture of the country.”
Victor-Ben stated that the thousands of ex-militants and youths under his camp and various camps, including other stakeholders across the Niger Delta region have resolved to support President Tinubu and his administration in his efforts to improve security and stem out crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region and beyond.
He urged the new National Security Adviser “to pay close attention to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to revamp and appoint a capable, trusted and fresh hands in order to actualise the mandate of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and to achieve the agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Niger Delta region and the nation at large.”