Oil recovery: MOSOP is in good alignment with ongoing dialogue process, says Nsuke – THISAGE

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is in good alignment with ongoing discussions with the federal government to resolve the three-decade crisis with Nigeria’s oil industry. MOSOP says the honesty shown so far by the negotiating teams on both sides (the government and the Ogoni people) gives hope that the outcome will be mutually beneficial.

MOSOP President Fegalo Nsuke made the statement yesterday while addressing a large crowd of MOSOP faithful in Giokoo, Gokana Kingdom. Nsuke said that “for the first time we have a situation where discussions focus on the demands of the Ogoni people and not just the resumption of oil production in the area. He said that given the progress made so far, MOSOP is obliged to support the ongoing dialogue.”

“We have been fighting for over 30 years and have succeeded in shaming Shell and exposing its evil deeds in Ogoni. Even the government today admitted the wrongs and mistakes of the past, especially the way we were treated and dehumanized. However, the good news is that the government has offered to talk and this is already underway. This is good and we have good reason to tell you that the ongoing talks are going well,” Nsuke said.

“In a nonviolent struggle like ours, there can be no better alternative to dialogue. Whatever discourages you from dialogue is an enemy and you must avoid it,” Nsuke said.

Nsuke further clarified MOSOP’s objective in the ongoing dialogue, stating that MOSOP essentially wants to see the emergence of an Ogoni economy that protects the future of the people.

“The Ogoni struggle was essentially a protest against underdevelopment. Today the government has offered to start a discussion on how we can best address this problem. What could be better?” he asked.

“The role and goal of MOSOP is to ensure that what we fought for is protected so that the benefits reach those for whom they were intended and there will be no compromise on that.”

Nsuke further urged the Ogoni people to remain focused and maintain peace, stressing that the Ogoni struggle has been costly and sacrifices should never be in vain.

“You have fought a good fight. You are the symbol of the Ogoni resistance and you must remain focused at this time to protect the benefits of the struggle. Don’t let anyone fool you. The struggle has been your life and you must safeguard its benefits in the interest of our collective future. If we do not protect the dialogue committee and the benefits of the struggle, then it will all be in vain.” he said

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