Ogiasa was seized and driven away by armed men after he attended a meeting.
A video of the son of an ex-traditional ruler of Otuoke community emerged at the weekend.
A half-naked Ogiasa is seen in a flooded grave, his hand tied, as he cries out for urgent help.
“You’re seeing me in the grave. Please do everything possible to come and release me.
“Any money that is available…any money you can make. Do everything possible.
“Is the money more important than my life?”, the captive said with a shaky voice.
Insecurity In Nigeria: Former Commissioner In Bayelsa State, Mike Ogiasa And Cousin To Ex Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, Begs For His Life At The Hands Of Kidnappers. He May Be Killed Soon If Nothing Is Done Urgently To Help Him. Very Tragic!!! pic.twitter.com/r7quic0tDB
— Somto Okonkwo 𓃵 (@General_Somto) July 9, 2022
Kidnapped ex-President Jonathan’s cousin, Mike Ogiasa begs for life [Video]