Fugitive in Exile? PAP Slams US-Based Accuser, Labels Allegations Against Otuaro “Baseless and Malicious”
By Passman Akpos
In a dramatic twist that has rocked social media, the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has vehemently dismissed explosive claims leveled against its Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, by a US-based former staffer, Mr Jude Gbaboyor.
Gbaboyor, who reportedly recorded a viral video from abroad, accused Dr Otuaro of murder, ritualism, and kidnapping—allegations that PAP describes as “outrageous, unsubstantiated, and malicious.” The Programme insists these claims are part of a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of its leader and undermine the Agency’s sterling work in the Niger Delta.
In a scathing response issued by Mr Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, PAP labeled Gbaboyor a fugitive from justice, citing his evasion of police investigations into cyberstalking and criminal intimidation. According to the statement, the allegations surfaced only after Gbaboyor’s request for reinstatement at PAP was rejected—a request denied due to his prior dismissal for “unacceptable conduct.”
“This is yet another desperate move by Gbaboyor to defame Dr Otuaro,” the statement read. “Instead of facing Nigerian authorities, he has fled abroad and now shamelessly appeals to the US President to interfere in what is purely a domestic matter. His actions insult Nigeria’s sovereignty and expose the true nature of his vendetta.”
PAP emphasized that under Dr Otuaro’s leadership, the Programme continues to focus on peacebuilding and sustainable development in the Niger Delta, undistracted by “spurious allegations from misguided individuals pursuing personal grudges.”
The statement concluded with a stern warning: Gbaboyor should return to Nigeria to substantiate his claims before the appropriate authorities, or risk his campaign being widely recognized as a calculated attack from the safety of foreign shores.
As the controversy escalates, many Nigerians are watching closely, questioning how far far-flung accusations could impact one of the country’s key peace and reconciliation initiatives.
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