Does anyone yet remembers the eight Ogoni people and the celebrated activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa who were executed by the Nigerian Government during the regime of late General Sani Abacha on November 10, 1995 for fighting for their rights and the emancipation of their people?
Well, if you do, their people of Ogoni ethnic nationality are now demanding the the commencement of a judicial review of their case and the unbundling of OML 11, to clear the names of the martyrs.
The demand was made during the 32nd Ogoni Day celebrations in Bori, Khana local government area of Rivers State, South-South Nigeria.
The Ogoni Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles of the people and their demand for justice and environmental restoration.
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Like the previous years, this year’s gathering was a sad but historic moment for the indigenous people of Ogoni ethnic nationality, as they commemorated decades of their struggle to stop environmental degradation, human rights abuses and marginalisation due to oil exploration in their region.
The leaders of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP while highlighting the importance of the day urged the Ogoni people to be truthful and committed to their cause so as to achieve development in the area.
Some of the demands from the Nigerian government include the unbundling of oil mining licence, OML 11, to enable them to participate fully, exoneration of the Ogoni Martyrs who were executed by the Nigerian Government for fighting for their rights and the emancipation of the people among others.
The people insist that they will not allow the execution of the celebrated activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others about 30 years ago to be swept under the carpet for whatever reason.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
