New Delta Grassroot Movement Declares October 13th as Oliver Fejiro Day
Mobilises Nationwide Protest in Abuja to Defend Delta State from strange oppressors.
Date: September 24, 2025
Issued by: New Delta Grassroot Movement
The New Delta Grassroot Movement, under the leadership of Engr. Felix Akpoyibo, announces to the Nigerian public and the international community that October 13, 2025, has been declared Oliver Fejiro Day in honour of the detained journalist and whistleblower, Fejiro Oliver (Tega Oghenedoro).
Oliver, founder of Secret Reporters and Executive Director of the Network Against Corruption and Anti-Drug Trafficking (NACAT), was arrested on September 18, 2025, in Abuja and subsequently transferred to Asaba, where he is being held at the State CID under degrading conditions.
We state unequivocally that Fejiro Oliver’s only “crime” is demanding accountability for the vast resources that have accrued to Delta State over the years. His arrest represents not only a personal attack but a deliberate assault on press freedom, democracy, and the constitutional rights of all Nigerians.
The Financial Facts
Between 2015 and 2024, Delta State received an extraordinary N2.744 trillion from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). Shockingly, visible infrastructure across the state is valued at less than N200 billion.
Breakdown of FAAC Allocations to Delta State (2015–2024):
2015: N159.8 billion
2016: N148.2 billion
2017: N186.6 billion
2018: N213 billion
2019: N214.4 billion
2020: N186.83 billion
2021: N240 billion
2022: N348 billion
2023: N483.57 billion
2024 (Projected): N564.29 billion
Total: N2.744 Trillion
Under the current administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori alone, Delta State has collected nearly N1.05 trillion in just two years (2023–2025), with little to show in terms of development.
By contrast, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not receive anywhere near these sums during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State, yet he transformed Lagos into Nigeria’s economic hub. If Delta State leaders had managed their allocations with integrity, Delta would today be competing with Lagos and Abuja in development indices.
Fejiro Oliver has consistently drawn attention to this contradiction — and it is for speaking these truths that he is now being persecuted.
*October 13 Protest: Places of Voices*
The New Delta Grassroot Movement will stage a peaceful protest in Abuja on October 13, 2025, with mass participation from across Delta State and beyond. Demonstrations will take place at the following key venues:
APC National Secretariat, Wuse II, Abuja
Delta State Liaison House, Asokoro, Abuja
Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja
National Unity Fountain, behind Nicon Luxury Hotels, Abuja
To facilitate mobilisation, vehicles will be stationed at the following departure points:
Osubi Airport
Otowodo Junction, Ughelli
Ozoro Polytechnic Old Campus Gate
UNIBEN Main Gate
Campus 2 Gate, Delta State University, Abraka
Nigeria Rail Terminal, Itakpe, Kogi State
Amokpe Roundabout, Sapele
Mariam Ibrahim Babangida Junction, Asaba
Effurun Roundabout, Effurun
Agbarho Train Station, Agbarho
Convergence Point: Nicon Junction, Abuja
All departure times will be communicated to local coordinators with immediate effect.
*Appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu*
We respectfully call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in this matter and order the immediate release of Fejiro Oliver.
Mr. President, the Nigerian people know the truth: our underdevelopment in Delta State is not from Aso Rock, but from Asaba. Oliver’s detention is unjust, unconstitutional, and a direct affront to the Renewed Hope Agenda.
We appeal to you, as the custodian of our democracy, to defend the principles of freedom of speech and press liberty, which are the lifeblood of any progressive society.
*Our Position*
The New Delta Grassroot Movement remains committed to non-violent advocacy. Our protest will be peaceful but resolute. October 13 is not just about one man; it is about the right of every Nigerian to hold leaders accountable without fear of persecution.
SIGNED:
Engr. Felix Akpoyibo
National Coordinator
New Delta Grassroot Movement
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