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YENAGOA — Prominent Niger Delta militants have threatened to go to war if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the February 14 presidential election, reports NewsDay.

The militants said they will unleash violence on the country and take back Niger Delta oil should President Jonathan lose his re-election.

The warlords, who met at Government House, Yenagoa, stated that the President’s victory in the election is not negotiable.

Those in attendance at the meeting were Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, leader, Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force; Victor Ben Ebikabowei, aka, Boy Loaf; and Government Ekpudomenowei, aka, Tompolo.

Also in attendance were the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, and chairman of Amnesty Implementation Committee, Kingsley Kuku; Bayelsa state Governor, Seriake Dickson and his deputy; President General of Ijaw Youth Council, Udengs Eradiri; among others. — NewsDay.