His Royal Highness, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, the Amayanabo of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari) in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, has addressed issues surrounding pipeline surveillance contracts and his past involvement in the sector.
Dokubo made the remarks during a live video from 14:08 broadcast shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, March 27, 2026, where he spoke on his role across different administrations and his position on controversies linked to the contracts. He stated, “Ordinarily, I would not want to speak on this matter. I have spoken for and against.”
Providing background, Dokubo said he initially opposed the contract during the administration of Muhammadu Buhari. According to him, “When the contract was given during the government of Muhammadu Buhari, I spoke against it because I also did everything to benefit from it before it was formally given out.”
He added that the contract was eventually awarded to him and others, while referencing earlier developments under a previous administration. He said, “During the time of Goodluck Jonathan, we worked only for one year and they went behind and gave it to another person. Nothing was done.” He continued, “It was a few days to the 2015 election that they came back to us and I awarded it for one month. They did not pay.”
Dokubo explained that he challenged the situation and later secured payment. He stated, “And I fought. Everybody was afraid. I fought the Buhari government. I did everything and finally we were paid.” He also raised concerns over deductions, saying, “And the NNPC legal advisor said they would take 70% of our money. I fought.”
According to him, he later stepped back from involvement due to relationships with other stakeholders. He said, “Then I discovered that my friend and brother, my colleague in the IYC, was doing some of the work. So I pulled back. I don’t want to interfere with his work.” He added, “Later, Captain Osa took it and because I know him, I decided to leave it.”
Dokubo further addressed developments involving pipeline contracts linked to other operators. He stated, “When the contract was given to pipeline infrastructure and Tompolo, the pipeline infrastructure people came to notify us about the contract. We didn’t hear anything from Tompolo’s side.”
He said he made his concerns public, adding, “I had to go public. I posted it and people from the NNPC called me. The GMD called me. Everybody called me and said I should stop. I did not agree and keep on pushing for having a fair deal.”
He concluded by addressing criticisms he has faced, stating, “When I was fighting Tompolo, you said I was a traitor. When I decided I am not going to fight again, I am still a traitor. So why should I be explaining myself? Tompolo is still alive today.” Read_More…