He said: “That is why we are saying that militants or whoever, should not threaten anybody. They should allow Tompolo to do his work. Tompolo is from the Niger Delta, the son of the soil.
“And there is no reason for any militant group to revolt because Tompolo was one of the freedom fighters for Niger Delta emancipation. And by the grace of God, he and Alhaji Asari Dokubo were not granted amnesty as a militants. They did not submit or collect anything from federal government.
“So, if any militant or group of boys call themselves militants, it is not proper for anyone to oppose the surveillance job to Tompolo and others. That appointment is a good step in the right direction. That is what we are all seeking for.
“After Tompolo’s turn, it would go to another person. So, there should not be any form of agitation. So, those people, who are trying to agitate for one thing or the other, we appeal to them to calm down. It is not necessary.”
Harry stressed that they (South-South) did not subscribe to any violence in the region over the appointment and advised aggrieved individuals to toe the part of peace.
“South-South chiefs and elders do not support any form of violence or opposition for this appointment. The boys (militants) should tow the part of peace.”
