The attention of the Delta State Government has been drawn to a release by a group called MEND, alleging that the Delta State Government parted with the sum of N500m as ransom for the release of Mr. Ebikeme Clark, son of Chief E.K. Clark who was kidnapped and released a few days ago.
In the said statement, it was also alleged that the kidnap was stage managed by Ebikeme Clark and the police to swindle the State Government of such an amount.
The Delta State Government wishes to State categorically that it did not part with any money as ransom for the release of Mr. Ebikeme Clark. It is the policy of the Government not to pay or encourage the payment of ransom by families as this encourages more kidnappings. The state government has had previous cases of high profile kidnappings that the victims have been kept much longer than that of Ebikeme.
The Delta State Government wishes to State categorically that it did not part with any money as ransom for the release of Mr. Ebikeme Clark. It is the policy of the Government not to pay or encourage the payment of ransom by families as this encourages more kidnappings. The state government has had previous cases of high profile kidnappings that the victims have been kept much longer than that of Ebikeme.
The government did not pay any ransom. What then is so special about Mr. Ebikeme Clark that will make the State Government pay ransom?
Secondly the volume of money being mentioned, N500m makes the allegation very foolish for anyone who knows how government runs and the logistics of that volume of fund movement, considering the fact that there were only two working days during the period.
From the statement by the so called MEND, it is obvious that they are out not just to blackmail the State Government but also Chief E.K.Clark and the amnesty program of the Federal Government.
Secondly the volume of money being mentioned, N500m makes the allegation very foolish for anyone who knows how government runs and the logistics of that volume of fund movement, considering the fact that there were only two working days during the period.
From the statement by the so called MEND, it is obvious that they are out not just to blackmail the State Government but also Chief E.K.Clark and the amnesty program of the Federal Government.
The Delta State Government wishes to advise the people of the Niger Delta especially those still hiding under the umbrella of MEND, that the tactics of blackmail, falsehood, rumour mongering and intimidation in the region are gone. The region is in a phase of infrastructure and human capital development catch up which will ultimately ensure peace in the region. Let all hands be on deck.
Signed
Comrade Ovuozorie Macaulay
Secretary to the Delta State Government
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Now that it concerns your beloved governor you madam stella no make any funny speech or faint as usual....human beans' we can clever wen matter don reach us.
ReplyDeleteNa so! Stella won't say anything now oh! She's just saying hmmm... Btw how is that your business? Na ur blog? Busy body
DeleteNa only human beans"? U go soon see human yam!!! Mtchewwww.
DeleteThis is really an official statement . I shame for my state
ReplyDeleteGobe
ReplyDeleteWhen they kidnapped the boy, why didn't they call their bluff and tell them...'to hell, we don't want him because he's not useful anyway'. then they should av waited to see what will happen. Mr Clark senior, at least uv always claimed to love Nigeria and Gej's administration. That is why uv remained a very 'loyal' godfather against all odds. Therefore it would have been very patriotic of someone of ur status, to let his son, his blood, be used to appease the hoodlums, so that peace can reign supreme in Nigeria. Abi?
ReplyDeleteSo that in future u can beat ur chest and say, u fought and sacrificed for ur dear kindred to have peace. It won't be that uv been collecting so much money without in-putting anything of great significance.
Who's your son that the state govt will pay 500m for his release? Na Delta state govt ask una that question no be me. Are we sure he didn't plan this himself? All of u are mad, very mad...as in seriously MAD!!
Lmao. Sarcasm is what i smell here. See d boy mouth sef.
DeleteNo be small, "who is your son". This one wey him lips black like person wey igbo don burn him lips finish.
Deleteshut up what are you ashamed of? commot for road joo
ReplyDeleteHEAVY FAT OGBOLO SOUPE LIE WEN DEY DRAW,.
ReplyDeleteLol @ Heavy fat Ogbolo soupe lie when dey draw. O_O u be confirm delta pikin cos na only us get that kind code
DeleteI don't believe that story, that statement must have come from the fake mend.
ReplyDeleteWho do we believe ?
ReplyDeleteBLa bla blah!!! thats their business. Nigeria is messed up anyway
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm! IMO, I know Delta State Government won't be that careless to part away with such an amount for an individual. Atall!
ReplyDeleteLol, who would pay kidnappers 500 million anyway? its the amount that they accused the government of paying that makes the allegation a bit ridiculous
ReplyDeleteMake una use sense na, the allegation no gel at all. 500m? abeggy
ReplyDeleteLmao that's all I can do for now :(
ReplyDeleteStory Story!!!, but wait oh people, does 500 mill sound reasonable for ransom for this guy?, how come ive never heard of him before now, is he the Golden boy of Naija or what? i mean even the most greedy Naija Kidnapper go consider sef, Paper Trail..............
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