By Brave Dickson
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to use his good office to secure an order of judicial review that will look into the injustice that led to the execution of the Environmentalist, Ken Saro Wiwa and eight others.
On November 10, 1995, a military junta led by late Gen Sani Abacha unjustly executed Ken Saro and eight other Ogonis by hanging, which many countries described as cruel and unacceptable.
As the Oganis marked the 28th remembrance day of Ken Saro Wiwa’s brutal execution, MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke has issued the following demands;
“1. That an order be made for a judicial review of the unjust sentencing and execution of nine Ogoni rights campaigners namely: Ken Saro-Wiwa, John Kpuinen, Dr Nubari Kiobel, Nordu Eawo, Baribor Bera, Saturday Doobee, Felix Nuate, Paul Levura and Daniel Gbokoo.
“2. That an order be made to stop further harassment, killings, or intimidation of the Ogoni people by any entity or group while the suggested cause of action is diligently and genuinely pursued.
“4. That the resolution of the Ogoni problem be given top priority by Mr. President.”
The MOSOP president further said, “My brothers and sisters, let me assure you of our irrevocable commitment to our cause and to state unequivocally that we have recorded significant and unprecedented success to bring the Ogoni people into accepting our proposed development program.
“While we see this as a beautiful opportunity and a win-win situation for all stakeholders, I will urge the Government to take advantage of these gains to quickly resolve the crisis.
“I thank the Ogoni people whose resilient demands for development and basic rights have led us to this incredibly beautiful moment and we hope that we all take advantage of it.
“Fellow Ogonis, I want to leave you with this adage and scripture that says there is a time and a season for every activity under heaven. After 28 years in the wilderness experience, the time has come for the sustainable development and prosperity of Ogoni.
“We can do it, we can build the Ogoni of our dreams and bring an end to the sufferings and pain of our people. That responsibility rests squarely on our shoulders and on our generation. Let us not waste it but seize the moment.”
