Dumo Lulu-Briggs Eschews Politics with Bitterness

Stupendously wealthy, powerful and influential. Despite all these, oil top player, Barrister Dumo Lulu-Briggs, is quite unassuming and always showcases the traits of someone with good character, humility and respect. He is a man who respects the rights of others.

Those whose paths have crossed him testify that his gentlemanly disposition would definitely sweep you off your feet at first meeting. 

When the lawyer-turned-businessman stepped into the murky water of Nigeria’s politics, many warned him against it, saying politics is not for the gentle soul; but he has always responded that the game should not be left for the fools; it is a game in need of outright overhauling.

Lulu-Briggs, who owns Platform Petroleum and a couple of other choice investments in the petroleum sector, continues to preach against politics with bitterness.

His philosophy is that politics should be practised in harmony.

Although he has always dreamt of securing the number one job of Rivers State, he believes this should be done without rancour, acrimony and venom.

Lulu Briggs, candidate of Accord Party,  lost the state governorship election last March to the candidate of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Sim Fubara, although he contested the result at the tribunal to exercise his constitutional right. He tells whoever cares to listen that his incursion in the ballot is all for developmental politics and not personal abusive politics. He believes that everyone in Rivers are all brothers and should not allow politics to tear them apart.

Society Watch gathered that despite his loss at the polls, he has remained unperturbed, and carries on with his usual philanthropy gestures that have endeared him to the hearts of his numerous supporters and admirers. 

Lulu-Briggs, the son of the highly respected Kalabari High Chief, businessman and politician, Chief O.B. Lulu Briggs, has proven to have inherited not only his father’s wealth but also his large heart for philanthropy. Following in his father’s footsteps, he has taken it upon himself to make a significant difference in the lives of the people around him.

Despite not having the power to single-handedly transform the entire economic landscape of the state, he understands the importance of making every small effort count. He firmly believes that even the smallest act of kindness can have a profound impact on the lives of individuals facing economic difficulties, especially in his immediate community.