The lingering leadership crisis within the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) may soon be resolved, following the inauguration of an eleven-member reconciliatory committee tasked with uniting the warring factions.
The committee was officially inaugurated by the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers, King Samuel Nnee, who disclosed that the intervention was made possible through a leave granted by the Rivers State High Court in Saakpenwa to explore an out-of-court settlement.
King Nnee, who is also the Gbenemene of Tai Kingdom, urged members of the committee to carry out their assignment with fairness, impartiality, and a strong sense of duty to the Ogoni cause.
“This reconciliation is not just about resolving a leadership tussle. It is about restoring unity, dignity, and the collective voice of the Ogoni people,” he stated.
The reconciliatory committee is chaired by Professor Sunday Lale, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, and includes respected figures drawn from various segments of the Ogoni community.
The development has sparked cautious optimism among stakeholders, with many expressing hope that a peaceful resolution will restore the credibility and effectiveness of MOSOP in championing the rights and development of the Ogoni people.
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