\u200eBy Mandy Willy<\/p>\n
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\u200eThe Leader of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative, Dr Douglas Fabeke, has appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Mismanagement of Oil Spill Clean-up Funds in the Niger Delta to present evidence on alleged financial misconduct linked to the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the continued hardship faced by communities in Ogoniland.<\/p>\n
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\u200eDr Fabeke appeared before the committee on December 18, 2025, at the National Assembly, Abuja, where he submitted what he described as verifiable information and documentary evidence to aid the committee\u2019s investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds earmarked for the Ogoni clean-up exercise.<\/p>\n
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\u200eAccording to him, his appearance generated significant public interest, revealing that he received over 635 messages within 24 hours of the hearing.<\/p>\n
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\u200eHe explained that his decision to engage with the committee was driven solely by a desire to set the record straight, promote accountability and protect the interests of Ogoni communities, rather than for any personal gain.<\/p>\n
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\u200eDr Fabeke disclosed that he presented documents, including bank account details and transaction records, allegedly showing financial transactions amounting to \u20a6612 billion, noting that a second batch of evidence involving a similar sum would be submitted to the committee at a later date.<\/p>\n
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\u200eHe expressed confidence in the transparency and seriousness of the ad-hoc committee, saying its findings would help bring justice and meaningful change to communities that have endured decades of environmental degradation and neglect.<\/p>\n
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\u200eThe Ogoni activist also said he held consultations with several leaders in Abuja and submitted a formal letter to the office of the lawmaker representing Andoni-Opobo\/Nkoro Federal Constituency, drawing attention to the abandoned Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology in Andoni, and calling for collaborative efforts to revive the institution.<\/p>\n
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\u200eDr Fabeke noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown commitment to addressing the suffering of the Ogoni people and other Niger Delta communities, urging the public to trust the committee\u2019s work as investigations continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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