The Oporoza House, a coalition of respected leaders and stakeholders from the Niger Delta, has urged President Bola Tinubu to disregard “spurious and baseless allegations” against Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
In a strongly worded appeal, the coalition emphasized the transformative impact of PAP under Otuaro’s leadership, highlighting his efforts to bring transparency and accountability to the program.
The coalition, comprising influential figures such as Dr. Felix Tuodolo, Mr. Kime Engozu, and Elder Kennedy Orubebe, attributed the recent allegations of financial impropriety to a “calculated campaign of calumny” orchestrated by disgruntled ex-agitators who were not appointed to leadership positions.
According to the letter, “It is evident that these malicious allegations stem from ex-agitators who failed to secure appointments as Administrator of the PAP and are now seeking revenge.”
The Oporoza House praised Otuaro’s leadership, stating that his reforms have curtailed fraudulent practices, ensuring that funds are effectively utilized for the reintegration and empowerment of ex-agitators.
The coalition urged the Federal Government to recognize these achievements rather than being swayed by detractors. They reaffirmed that all payments made under Otuaro’s administration have adhered strictly to government accounting standards.