The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) is calling on the Ogoni community to avoid actions that could lead to a repeat of the 1990s crisis.

MOSOP’s President, Fegalo Nsuke, urged the people of Ogoni land to maintain peace, despite their dissatisfaction with the current talks on resuming oil exploration in the area.

While addressing a group of MOSOP kingdom coordinators in Bori, Khana Local Government Area, Nsuke expressed concern about the government’s approach to oil extraction in Ogoni.

He pointed out that this approach does not include the views of MOSOP, even though President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had emphasized the need for an inclusive discussion involving all key stakeholders.

Nsuke warned that some individuals, driven by greed, are trying to take advantage of the situation for personal gain.

He urged the Ogoni people to remain peaceful and not resort to violence. According to Nsuke, the struggle for Ogoni’s rights should be non-violent, aiming only for fair treatment and development.

The MOSOP President also expressed his concerns over the lack of transparency in the oil resumption process. He criticized those involved for not respecting the inclusive approach that President Tinubu had instructed.

Nsuke emphasized that MOSOP, which fought for the removal of Shell from Ogoni, must be part of the discussions on oil production in the area.

He called for the government to intervene and restore trust in the process, ensuring that the people of Ogoni are not excluded from decisions that affect their future.

Nsuke reminded everyone that the oil resources of Ogoni would not be available without the sacrifices made by MOSOP and the Ogoni people. The struggle for a better future for Ogoni, he said, should not be hijacked by a few individuals seeking personal profit.

Nsuke concluded by urging the Ogoni people to stand firm, defend their interests, and not let others disrupt the path to peace and prosperity.