Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has openly condemned the Yoruba community for allegedly betraying the Ijaw and Niger Delta
people despite their support for President Bola Tinubu in the recent 2023 election.In the video, Dokubo expressed regret for once doubting past decisions by former Ijaw leaders, including ex-Governor Melford Okilo, to align with the North.
In a passionate outcry, Dokubo lamented that the Ijaw community’s support has been disregarded by the Yoruba, labelling them “betrayers.”
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