Bayelsa APC Youths Demand Termination of Pipeline Protection Contract Following MacIver's Resignation

The APC Youth Network in Bayelsa State has called for a forensic investigation and termination of the pipeline protection contract following the resignation of former deputy governorship candidate Joshua MacIver. They allege that the contract, valued at approximately $144 million annually and managed by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has been misused by individuals prioritizing personal gain over national security. The youths urge President Bola Tinubu to replace the contract with a more transparent framework.

Published Mar 30, 2026

The APC Youth Network in Bayelsa State is demanding a forensic probe and termination of the pipeline protection contract due to the resignation of Joshua MacIver, a former deputy governorship candidate and coordinator of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. The contract, valued at about $144 million annually, is criticized for being exploited by opportunists.

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The youths accuse MacIver of lacking loyalty to the party and benefiting from the deal. They call for an audit of the contract's management and urge President Bola Tinubu to implement a more accountable system, potentially involving the Nigerian Navy and local communities, to ensure genuine security and development in the Niger Delta.