Former militant leader, Asari-Dokubo, has reacted to reports that the presidency has barred him and all ex-Niger Delta militant leaders from visiting president Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa.
Reports emerged a few days ago that the presidency turned down requests for courtesy visits by notable militant leaders and ethnic militias from the oil-rich region to Tinubu in the villa.
The decision was made after the visit by the leader of the defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Alhaji Mujarhedeen Asari-Dokubo, on June 16.
The president was allegedly disturbed by the public utterances and actions of Asari Dokubo after the visit.
Reacting to the development, Dokubo, in a video shared online, noted that his relationship with President Tinubu has transcended beyond politics.
The ex-militant recalled going the extra mile to support Tinubu during the electioneering campaign. He added that this is irrespective of the fact that it is been over 13 years since he last visited his home.
According to him, the ban on ex-militants means nothing to him because he had already barred himself from going to the presidential villa or Tinubu’s house a long time ago.
Asari-Dokubo noted that he was persuaded by his associates to visit a few months ago, and he is committed to seeing the president succeed.
He added that the recent meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa is not new as he had been visiting the seat of power for a long time.
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