A notorious militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, which grounded Nigeria’s oil production to the lowest in two decades around 2016 has delivered an endorsement to opposition candidate, Atiku Abubakar as its preferred candidate ahead of the upcoming elections. 

Besides the endorsement of Atiku, the militants threatened to cripple the economy, stating that “a perpetual recession for Nigeria” would be guaranteed should the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari be reelected by Nigerians. 

“We are adopting Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as the sole candidate to be voted for by all the people of the Niger Delta as a result of his political ideology which is in tandem with our agitation for equitable and fair principles of federalism.” The Avengers warned that it would also resume attacks on Nigeria’s oil installations if Atiku fails to follow through with his campaign promises, specifically, the restructuring of the country.

Atiku’s endorsement comes after a group of ex Niger Delta agitators endorsed Buhari’s election.