A militant group known as the Niger Delta Watchdogs has warned its members to stay away from the 2011 poll.
The group also charged its members to shun overtures from some desperate politicians trying to recruit them for the elections.
It alleged that some politicians in some states in the region had begun meeting with militant groups and ex-militants with the intention of hiring them to scuttle the forthcoming elections.
In a statement signed by John Duku, and sent to our correspondent via electronic mail, the group claimed that the politicians were importing arms for the purpose of the poll.
The group said, ”We condemn the present political situation in some Niger Delta states and call on the Federal Government to make an urgent step before it gets out of hand.
”We have noticed that several meetings and consultations are going on for some months now with some militant groups and politicians mostly from three states in the Niger Delta to help them actualise their ambition.”
It deplored the attitude of some interest groups calling on the President Goodluck Jonathan to declare his ambition for 2011, describing them as enemies of the region.
It added, ”We note with great surprise and shock that people of high class and value that are supposed to advise the President to commence infrastructure development of the region are distracting with the 2011 poll.
”We wish to advise Mr. President to be careful with these self-acclaimed politicians, who have nothing to offer, but to make noise for their selfish interest.”
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