A Delta State-based, self-acclaimed human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who was accused of defrauding several victims of millions of naira in his fake activism bid has admitted to receiving “gifts” from former state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. The embattled activist in a reaction to a SaharaReporters’ investigative story on his chain of alleged criminal activities, said Okowa also sent him N300,000 to fix his (Gwamnishu’s) car and later gave him a brand new Toyota Hilux in 2021.
Suspected Fraudster, Harrison Gwamnishu Admits Receiving Brand New Toyota Hilux, N300,000 From Ex-Governor, Okowa As Part Of ‘Activism’The embattled activist in a reaction to a SaharaReporters’ investigative story on his chain of alleged criminal activities, said Okowa also sent him N300,000 to fix his car and later gave him a brand new Toyota Hilux in 2021.
“He mostly operates on Facebook and Instagram where he has built a reputation as a fearless human rights activist and philanthropist. Most of his “humanitarian” activities are showcased online and on Facebook. Incidentally, his fraud victims are mostly his Facebook followers and in many cases beneficiaries of his philanthropic gestures,” a source revealed.
Meanwhile in his reaction obtained on Wednesday, Gwamnishu admitted that he received both cash and car gifts from the Delta State government under former governor, Okowa. “To my shock, he gave me a brand new TOYOTA HILUX. This was in 2021 before I decided to run for election. Despite Okowa's 2021 car gift and later becoming the PDP vice presidential candidate, Harrison never campaigned and supported Okowa. I moved around with several Obidient members to campaign for PETER OBI & DATTI who we believed have the interest of Nigeria.
The family contacted Gwamnishu who blew the story to the public and media in his characteristic manner. His popularity rose. The Nigerian public reacted in anger to the consternation of the police. Within days Gwamnishu had crowd-sourced about N5 million” to fight for the release of the young lady”.
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