Ogoni leaders block oil resumption deal, demand community congresses first

Ogoni leaders refuse to sign an oil resumption agreement with Nigeria's Federal Government until credible community congresses are held, making consent a non-negotiable precondition. This stalls the restart of oil production in Ogoniland, a key step in the region's post-cleanup recovery. The demand signals continued local resistance and could delay oil output, affecting Nigeria's production targets.

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