The Ijaw Youths Council Worldwide and the Niger Delta Patriotic Assembly have warned the Federal Government against the alleged continued harassment and persecution of a former presidential adviser and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Kingsley Kuku.

The groups, as well as the leadership of Izon Intellectuals, said Kuku’s prosecution was politically motivated, warning that the situation could truncate the fragile peace and stability in the Niger Delta.

IYC spokesperson, Ebilade Ekerefe; Ijaw Intellectual’s Coordinator, Dr Andaowei Robert, and the Convener of NDPA, Okubokekeme Ngbeleowei, in their separate statements, said it was time the government and its agencies left Kuku alone.

Ekerefe said the youths would no longer tolerate the selective harassment of Ijaw heroes and wondered why there had been an attempt by anti-corruption agencies to go after Kuku each time the country was preparing for elections.

“But what is even irreconcilable and fascinating is that Kuku is in court with the federal government where he got judgments barring the government from any arrest or prosecution in respect of his stewardship in the Amnesty Office.

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 “It is on record that not too long ago policemen went to his house at his community in ancient Arogbo town and forcefully broke into his house on an allegation that it housed guns and ammunition.

“This act was done in defiance to our laws and no search warrant was issued to that effect. This Kingsley kuku contested in the court of law and a sanction in form of N5m damages was granted as a relief.

“This present attempt to set up Kuku in a foreign land is another of such politically-motivated actions. We condemn, frown upon and warn that such actions may have a multiplier effect on our region.

“It’s our hope that this matter will go away and not reoccur again in the near future. Council will watch and take appropriate steps to safeguard our hero and son.”

On his part, Ngbeleowei, described as unethical and illegal the continual attempts by some politicians to smear the image of Kuku, a former aide to immediate past President.

He said, “It is on record that while Kingsley Kuku headed the Amnesty Office, his performance was excellent to the admiration of everyone, even the international community.’’