As the hours of the August 6, 2009 Federal Government of Nigeria's amnesty offer
draw near, it is important to clarify certain insinuations as well as set the facts
straight to counter propagandists and rumour mongers.

It is true that Boyloaf who is a MEND commander in Bayelsa state has expressed a
desire to return to civilian life and as such he is in Abuja in furtherance of his
personal pursuits. Already, a replacement has been effected to take over his
command.

Boyloaf is not acting on behalf of MEND which is already in consultations with the
Presidential Special Adviser on Niger Delta, Mr Timi Alaibe.

The outcome of these negotiations will determine MEND's approach to the governments
offer.

We deny speculations that Farah Dagogo, our commander in the Eastern Delta is in
Abuja for the same purpose as Boyloaf.

Henry Okah will not be leading the Boyloaf led bunch into any kind of talks that
will focus on monetary negotiations rather than address the root issues that has
led to the Niger Delta unrest.

MEND denies any involvement in a cash for arms deal which we condemn in very strong
terms.

When we choose to disarm, it will be done freely; knowing that the reason for our
uprising which is the emancipation of the Niger Delta from neglect and injustice has
been achieved.

Jomo Gbomo