Ex-Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo claimed President Bola Tinubu saved him from severe consequences allegedly orchestrated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show.
Dokubo claimed that Tinubu’s intervention spared him during a challenging period, describing the experience as being “buried alive” by Obasanjo.
Reflecting on his long-standing relationship with Tinubu, Dokubo noted that their bond stretches back to the military era, long before Tinubu’s tenure as a senator and now as president.
Dokubo expressed a deep loyalty to Tinubu, emphasizing that his support goes beyond personal gain and is rooted in his commitment to the Niger Delta people.
“I supported Mr. President because I knew him before he became a senator, president, and, God willing, I will also know him when he ceases to be president. But this is not about me or Tinubu; it’s about my people,” Dokubo remarked, separating his personal relationship from his advocacy for his community.
Dokubo went on to recount the impact of Tinubu’s support, noting, “My relationship with Tinubu was very robust, and at all times, the benefit I derived from that relationship was one-way traffic, which was from Tinubu alone.”
He added that backing Tinubu’s presidential bid felt like the only opportunity he had to reciprocate the support he had received over the years.
“If he comes out tomorrow, I will still do it because, at the time, Obasanjo buried me alive, but he stood by me. I won’t forget in a hurry,” Dokubo stated, reinforcing his enduring loyalty to Tinubu.