Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri have once again brought the longstanding issue of resource control and accountability in the Niger Delta region to the forefront, as they renewed calls for a bigger share of oil revenue. According to Premium Times Nigeria, Obasanjo has backed the calls, with questions swirling around how governors in the region have been managing the billions of naira already received. The push for increased oil revenue comes as the Niger Delta continues to grapple with underdevelopment and environmental degradation, despite being the country’s primary oil-producing region. The calls for more revenue are not new, but have been amplified by recent developments, including the continued struggle for resource control and concerns over the mismanagement of funds by governors in the region. This renewed push is significant as it highlights the ongoing battle for resource control and accountability in the Niger Delta. Punch Newspapers also reported on the development, stating that Obasanjo and Diri have demanded more oil revenue for the Niger Delta. It remains unclear when or how this demand will be addressed by the federal government.
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