Harrison Gwamnishu Speaks On 20 Million Naira Ransom Controversy

Social activist Harrison Gwamnishu has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding the alleged 20 million naira ransom, addressing accusations of dishonesty and misuse of funds during a televised interview with TVC.

Speaking in what he described as his first major television appearance on the issue, Gwamnishu said he acted as a volunteer while assisting security agencies in tackling kidnapping cases across parts of Delta State. He explained that his involvement began during a surge in abductions in communities around Aniocha, Oshimili, and Ukwuani areas.

According to him, his efforts included gathering intelligence, liaising with security operatives, and creating public awareness through social media. He said his role could be verified by local security units and insisted he never operated in secrecy, noting that he openly shared his activities and appeared in videos during rescue operations.

Gwamnishu disclosed that he resigned his appointment as a senior special assistant to the Delta State governor after staging a solo protest at the Government House, demanding urgent action on insecurity when his concerns were allegedly ignored.

Addressing claims that he diverted ransom funds, Gwamnishu maintained his innocence, stating that he did no wrong in the course of his work. He said allegations of criminal conduct and financial impropriety misrepresented his efforts and sacrifices, stressing that kidnapping incidents reduced significantly in affected communities during the period he was active.

The interview also touched on the 600,000 naira refund controversy and the role of online commentator VeryDarkMan, with Gwamnishu insisting that the full context of events has been misunderstood by the public.

Source: The Nation

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