Anabs Sara-Igbe: Why We Must Look Beyond Campaign Promises, Scrutinise Candidates’ Records, Policies
A member of the Board of Trustees of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has said the Niger Delta must demand accountability, environmental restoration and economic opportunities from political
Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, a member of the Board of Trustees at the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, emphasizes the necessity of scrutinizing political candidates' records and policies beyond their campaign promises ahead of the 2027 general election. Sara-Igbe, who has been active in the Niger Delta struggle for many years, highlights the region's ongoing challenges, including poverty, unemployment, environmental pollution, and inadequate infrastructure.
Sara-Igbe points out that despite several policies and institutions introduced in the past, such as the derivation principle, development interventions, and the presidential amnesty program, the lives of ordinary people in oil-producing communities have not significantly improved. He stresses that the Niger Delta is not seeking special treatment but rather justice, environmental protection, and meaningful benefits from the region's resources.
The elder statesman identifies environmental remediation as one of the most urgent development priorities for the Niger Delta. Oil pollution, gas flaring, and other environmental pressures pose significant threats to the region's environmental health, affecting fishing, farming, public health, and economic activities. Sara-Igbe advocates for environmental remediation to be treated as an economic investment rather than just an environmental obligation.
He calls for clear priorities, implementation timelines, and community involvement in decision-making processes related to environmental restoration.
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