MOSOP forms 3 political parties for Ogonis
(Nigeria) Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP,
has formed three political parties for the Ogonis.
In his New Year message, MOSOP President/Spokesman, Dr.
Goodluck Diigbo, said “after thorough review, I welcome the step, because I
believe indigenous political parties will transform the political climate in
Ogoni, and inspire true representatives to respect the people’s aspirations.
“If the parties so desire, they forge pre-approved and
incorruptible alliances with outside political parties and actors, within and
outside Nigeria in accordance with Ogoni Bill of Rights and the United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”
Invoking the United Nations Declaration, Diigbo said the
move “will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State
[Nigeria] and indigenous peoples [Ogonis], based on principles of justice,
democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith.”
He said he was optimistic that true representatives of the
Ogoni people from now on, will always win Nigeria’s national assembly seats and
contest for the presidency, as long as, Ogoni still remains a part of Nigeria.
“Ogoni no longer has
a stake in the corrupt, dirty, divide-and-rule Rivers State politics, as we
continually nurture a transparent self-government.” On use of government forces
and thugs in political elections, Diigbo said MOSOP remains nonviolent, but
expects each Ogoni party to review situation, and hopes every citizen exercises
the right of self-defence.
“I am very pleased the parties derived their political,
economic, social aims and structures from Ogoni cultures, spiritual traditions,
history and philosophies,” apart from internal sources, Diigbo said, “I hope
outside funds can support promotion, development and enshrinement of indigenous
democratic norms and practices.”
Three parties so far are:
1. Ogoni National Congress
Party, ONCP, or Boganalo Yiibirai;
2. Ogoni Democratic Alliance
Party, ODAP, or Eedee Gbanialo Nornu; 3. Ogoni Progressive Nationalists’ Party, OPNP or
Kiisi Lo Egara.
Parties’ names are in Khana, one of five main Ogoni
languages, and may differ in others.
The Ogoni Permanent Electoral Commission will receive
constitutions and lists of leaders of the political parties in first quarter of
2014.
“I enjoin Ogoni
political parties not to engage in corruption and work with all Ogonis as they
enter the New Year to avoid the missteps of the past that delayed freedom. We
can’t accuse others of depriving Ogonis of their rights, while some Ogonis
undermine Ogoni agenda, and engage in bloodshed, amputation, corrupt practices
and outright oppression of fellow human beings,” Diigbo said.
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