The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, (MOSOP), has warned that internal divisions and rising tensions could undermine efforts to resolve the longstanding Ogoni question.
MOSOP President, Prof. Olu Andah Wai-Ogosu, gave the warning on Tuesday August 25, 2026 at a press conference in Port Harcourt, where he appealed to stakeholders to prioritise the collective interests of the Ogoni people and approach the ongoing dialogue process with restraint, transparency and mutual respect.
The organisation expressed concern over recent controversies surrounding the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, (ODC), but cautioned stakeholders against drawing premature conclusions until the issues are properly investigated.
MOSOP stressed that the dialogue process must be inclusive and transparent, particularly as discussions continue over the future of oil and gas operations in Ogoniland.
The group called on the ODC to fully disclose relevant information and insisted that any negotiations involving Ogoni oil and gas assets must comply with existing environmental laws and international standards.
It also demanded the disclosure of the identities and eligibility of 40 persons reportedly engaged under a consultative employment arrangement involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL).
MOSOP further called for a stronger feedback mechanism within the ODC to ensure that relevant information gets to stakeholders and that the concerns and aspirations of the Ogoni people are adequately captured.
The organisation also raised concern over recent killings in the Lekuma, also known as Ban-Ogoi, axis of Ogoniland, urging the Federal and Rivers State Governments as well as security agencies to strengthen security across the area.
It warned that continued insecurity could force residents to abandon their communities and undermine the social and economic benefits expected from the Ogoni struggle.
Meanwhile, MOSOP has dissociated itself from a statement previously attributed to the organisation and issued by one Stephen Nmanie, saying the statement did not represent its official position.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful engagement, but warned that it would resist any process it considers detrimental to the legitimate interests and aspirations of the Ogoni people.
