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What shorts?
Badog
Man them shorts are really getting nervous !
jmho
In your ongoing delusional, desperate, deceitful condition, you seem to somehow believe that just because "the gag order was referenced" it somehow proves that it specifically prevents erhc from filing required SEC documents. You erroneously claim that just because erhc mentioned it in a rebuttal it somehow makes it a valid contention. Even the proverbial eggplant knows that if someone accused of a crime submits a rebuttal saying "I didn't do it", that doesn't prove him innocent.
Again I ask you or anyone else to provide a link to any public company in history that was prevented from filing quarterly and annual financials by a gag order. You tried with 5 links and you went 0 for 5, still unable to validate your false gag order assertioins, still maintaining your perfect record of being wrong about all things erhc.
To be clear, kingpin is absolutely correct by pointing out erhc's rebuttal stated it was a lack of resources that prevented them from making required SEC filings, not your worn out gag order. And all the things you wrongly cite as proof for your gag order claims, the ruling on the pleadings request, the mention of a sealing order in erhc's rebuttal, and any references to a gag order, none of these offer any evidence at all to support the unfounded claim that the gag order prevents erhc from filing.
Also clear you are mentally unable to "step away" from your short selling claims and outright lies. You continue to promote these baseless rumors yet are unable to provide proof any erhe short positions exist. You say you aren't lying, but I can state as a fact that I have never shorted erhe in any way, and all of the hundreds of times you alleged I did were all flat out lies. Even though you aren't willing to admit it, your assertion that "it's not a lie if you say you believe it" is pure bullshit and blatantly false. So bring on some proof, any proof to support your endless gag order and short selling fantasies.
This is the last post I'm allowed for the day, so to kingpin, you are absolutely correct in your explanation of erhc's rebuttal. Also, I watched the video and you're right, around 13:50 just as ntephe is talking about his dreams of working for the shareholders and making them rich, he says something like the gods of geology have not favored us and then a horn goes off drowning him out, as if to say knock it off, you haven't communicated with your shareholders for 7 years. Also interesting was ntephe's cherished memories of the Kenya project where the people were enthralled by his aspirations to change their lives with an oil discovery. He was so concerned with these people he said he even went there for a few days and ate their food. Of course the project came up with nothing but maybe it was the highlight of ntephe's career. So disappointing that as the ceo of a publicly traded U.S. company he has left all his shareholders in the dark for all these years.
Response to Krombacher Rebuttal
While I appreciate the respectful disagreement, I am not interpreting anything. I stated exactly what was written by ERHC. Now had I included phrases such as "which could include" or "may be part of" then I would agree that I was providing an interpretation.
And, although I did not address Section 7, I do agree with you that ERHC said that it was a lack of resources that prevented them from making their SEC filings.
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Ssc
It’s clear you’re adamant about dismissing the gag order as “bullshit,” but the facts remain. The existence of a court-imposed gag order is documented in ERHC’s correspondence with the SEC. These legal constraints have prevented ERHC from filing certain required disclosures. If you review the publicly available documents on the SEC website, you’ll see that the gag order was acknowledged by both ERHC and the SEC itself in legal filings, and the SEC adjudicator instructed its division to address the matter.
The frustration surrounding the lack of filings is understandable, but continuing to dismiss the gag order as a falsehood only clouds the actual issue. If you’re truly seeking facts, I’ve shared links to documents where the gag order is referenced. The legal proceedings between ERHC and the SEC don’t play out like some open book because, by nature, gag orders prevent public disclosure.
Regarding your claims about me silencing investors, that’s simply not true. The larger shareholders, including myself, have the same interests as everyone else: maximizing the value of our investments. Pressuring management right now, when critical negotiations might be underway, would be irresponsible and potentially detrimental to all shareholders. It would only serve to weaken ERHC’s position and play into the hands of short sellers.
To your point about short positions: We’re not lying when we discuss the large short positions against ERHC stock. Shorts have a vested interest in creating panic and distraction, which is why I advocate for patience. The backstop mechanism we’ve referenced positions shareholders to benefit from a significant upside once the gag is lifted, and any announcements regarding deals, potential mergers, or other catalysts are strategically timed.
As for your final question about SEC requirements, the gag order is part of the legal framework that has prevented ERHC from complying with the typical reporting standards. I’ve shown you the documents that back this up. The idea that management has somehow been acting in silence for nefarious reasons doesn’t align with the facts of the situation, especially given the legal constraints that have been in play for years.
At the end of the day, our focus should be on allowing management to execute on deals that can create real value—whether that’s through the merger with Starcrest, new oil blocks, or even a buyout by Shell. We’re expecting substantial movement once everything is in place, and no amount of noise will force management into action prematurely. The 20-cent and 80-cent estimates from Oranto and Kosmos already provide a baseline for valuation, but the upside could be much higher given the other developments in play.
Instead of acting on frustration, let’s focus on long-term value creation for all shareholders.
If you look at the following link:
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=169042329
The excerpts I shared in that link are from an official ruling where the SEC Division of Enforcement’s motion against ERHC Energy was denied. The key points are:
1. Motion Denied: The SEC’s Division of Enforcement sought to revoke ERHC Energy’s registration by filing for a ruling on the pleadings, but this was denied because the Division failed to meet the legal standard required.
2. Gag Order Reference: ERHC cited a state court “sealing order” (possibly a gag order) that was said to be restraining disclosures and affecting the company’s ability to meet its regulatory filing obligations. The SEC Division did not adequately address ERHC's defenses in its answer, leading to the denial of their motion.
3. Lack of Evidence: The Division didn’t provide sufficient evidence to prove it was entitled to the ruling. Specifically, ERHC had claimed that for over ten years, it had complied with filing requirements and that the litigation and sealing order prevented it from continuing.
4. Further Proceedings Needed: The case could be revisited in the future under different motions, such as for summary disposition, but at the time, the motion for a ruling on the pleadings was deemed insufficient.
This indicates that the gag order played a role in ERHC’s defense for not filing its financials, though the court did not ultimately validate the company's claims by ruling in their favor at this stage.
Would you like to explore more detailed arguments or provide additional evidence on this matter for further clarification?
Krombacher
I don't know why you continue to defend this gag order bullshit. Perhaps as erhc's largest shareholder you have negotiated some type of compensation for your silencing of the small group of investors and continued lies about short sellers. Or perhaps you are too vain and narcissistic to face the facts. Of course you know, I can only speculate.
Whatever the reason, you continue to blatantly post lies here. Latest example:
Rebuttal Response to Kingpindg
Section 7: "The temporary restraining order prevented ERHC from monetizing its prime asset, EEZ Block 4, which would have guaranteed ERHC the resources to continue to meet its obligations without exception, including but not limited to timeously filing its periodic filings."
Section 8: "The claimant also obtained a sealing order, restraining any disclosure of the litigation by the parties, which effectively prevented ERHC from making any disclosures regarding the litigation for fear of significant court sanction."
https://www.sec.gov/litigation/apdocuments/3-19419-event-4.pdf
Upon reviewing Sections 7 and 8, I respectfully disagree with Kingpindg's interpretation. Section 7 emphasizes that the restraining order stopped ERHC from monetizing Block 4, which indirectly impacted their ability to file, not that monetizing itself directly blocked the filing. It was the lack of resources resulting from the inability to monetize that affected the filings.
Section 8 explicitly states that the sealing order restrained litigation disclosures, which could include financial information, as financials may be part of the litigation context. Thus, ERHC was not able to disclose anything about the litigation, thereby contributing to its inability to file disclosures.
Lastly, the term "timeously" is problematic. The proper word should be "timely," indicating that the document contains grammatical flaws, adding ambiguity to its intended meaning.
Krombacher
Again, the only thing ERHC said about the sealing order was that it prevented them from making disclosures about the litigation. They never said it had any effect on their ability to comply with SEC filings.
Also, the SEC did not recognize the existence of the sealing order. They merely said that ERHC said that there was a sealing order.
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But Ntephe says he works for the shareholders. Particularly hilarious at 13:50.
It’s clear that there’s frustration regarding the lack of communication from ERHC management, but it’s important to recognize that pressuring management during this sensitive time could actually play into the hands of short sellers. The shareholders understand that these negotiations—whether regarding a potential merger with Starcrest, additional oil blocks, or a buyout offer—are strategically delicate and could be hindered by premature disclosure.
ERHC has been transparent about the gag order affecting ERHC’s SEC filings. The publicly available SEC documentation acknowledges this gag order. This isn’t speculation—it’s documented. The SEC itself recognized the existence of the gag order and directed its own adjudicator to address it. While ERHC cannot disclose the specifics of the ongoing legal matters due to this order, it’s something that has been recognized within the legal framework and has restrained ERHC from making certain filings. The gag order isn’t some “fiction” being peddled, but a real, documented restriction that the company is operating under (unless it's been lifted since then)
Regarding valuations, let’s not forget the 20 cents per share estimate for Block 4 and the 80 cents per share estimate for the JDZ, provided by Oranto and Kosmos. That already set a baseline for valuation, but with potential catalysts like Starcrest, additional oil blocks, and Shell’s interest, it’s entirely plausible that the value could rise into the dollars, especially with the backstop mechanisms in play.
The short positions are significant, and it’s in their interest to distract management by demanding information that’s either being strategically managed or otherwise irrelevant at this stage. What SSC is advocating could potentially slow down management's progress and work against the shareholders' best interests.
We prefer management to focus on bringing substantial news at the right moment, with the backstop in place, rather than trying to satisfy the shorts by forcing premature disclosure. By staying patient, we allow management the flexibility to ensure that when an announcement is made, it maximizes the value for all shareholders.
Let’s not do the shorts’ dirty work for them.
Krombacher
The worst part of all this? A group of shareholders owning more than 1/2 of all the erhe shares is sitting around in a chat room led by 2 people who own more than 600 million shares between them and are feeding them lies about dollars/share and $8/share short squeezes and huge deals. This makes them all feel good so instead of using their controlling interest and holding erhc management's feet to the fire after 7 years of no financials, no updates, no share value, they sit quietly by. I'll bet even ntephe and offor are amazed they are getting away with their silent operations so easily and for so long.
7 years and those who own the majority of erhe shares are clueless about any revenues that have flowed in or out during that long period of silence, what assets erhc has disposed of or still owns, how much directors and management have been compensated over all these years. No public company should be allowed to operate like this. Anyone still buying the dickran omnipotent gag order bullshit needs a serious wake up call. At least, at the very least, shareholders should be calling erhc and demanding a formal statement from the company stating the reason why it does not comply with SEC regulations, and demanding erhc to get current with the SEC, get back on the pink sheets, and get off the Caveat Emptor list. And if erhc management is unwilling to address these issues, then it's time for the group that owns more than 1/2 the shares to take steps to force an annual meeting and force management and the board to honor their fiduciary responsibilities to their shareholders.
Why can't erhc management issue a statement that says the gag order is preventing them from complying with SEC regulations, has forced erhe shares to trade on the Expert Market and be included on the Caveat Emptor list, and is responsible for erhe shares being valued near zero for the last seven years? Why won't erhc management clear the confusion that surrounds EEZ block 4 rights?
Anyone who takes an honest and objective look at what has transpired over the last 7 years already knows why, if left unchallenged, the silence is likely to continue. And guess what? It's not because a dollars/share buyout is about to be announced "any day now", and it's not because erhc is going to pay you a dividend, and it's not because a sketch of a head is going to result in an $8.share epic short squeeze, and it's not because the gag order won't allow them to even say there is a gag order - even dickran, unwittingly, provided links to people suing to have their gag orders lifted or declared unconstitutional.
What do longs get? At this pps, there aren't any longs here left?? Longs get it that this is just an amateur con job scam at best. The con artists here couldn't scam a lollipop from a kid.
oldoil....don't you read the posts back and forth between Krom and ssc? Don't you get it that you have been had? That you are STUCK!?
Don't you get it that IMHO SEO and PN will be the only winners here (mainly SEO)....if there are winners at all.
The sp just keeps going south. No financials. No communication from management. And don't you get it that the gag order argument is toast...unless someone can prove it exists and says management must keep shareholders totally in the dark. Everything is speculation for purposes that are counter to longs best interest IMHO.
Your investment looks uglier all the time. Yet you cling to the short squeeze nonsense.
Maybe you are in to deep....you have no other choice at this point....i.e....you are STUCK!
Most stocks you can easily buy and sell as you see fit at any point in time. Here...not so much...you are just plain STUCK!
My $12 investment went to .06....total...and didn't take long to get there. So here I sit. Like you. No point in selling. I'm STUCK!
Badog
Sad,
He doesn’t know any better.
Longs get it. 🤩
Stop the bullshit. Everyone knows gag orders can exist in corporate context. The issue is all your asinine claims that a gag order has been preventing erhc from filing required SEC disclosure documents for years. None of your links do anything to support your deceitful claims. Your latest link that actually works, shows a case about someone convicted of securities fraud. Again, absolutely nothing to do with your erhc gagging claims. Understandable though, because there is no link to prove your gag order bullshit is true. And yet you claim again:
Addressing SSC's Recent Claims:
Firstly, I want to address SSC's response and clarify a few things. It’s clear that there are differing perspectives on this board, and while I have taken a step back from frequent posting, I feel it's important to respond to accusations of dishonesty directly.
Regarding the SEC vs. Romeril case: My reference was intended to highlight that gag orders can exist in corporate contexts, and while SSC is correct that this specific case involves a settlement, my broader point was about the potential for legal situations to limit disclosures in some cases. I understand that this may not perfectly align with ERHC’s case or the expectations around SEC filings, but it wasn't meant to be deceitful. My apologies if the link was not clear or if it was misinterpreted. My aim was to provide a broader view of legal frameworks and not to claim that this case directly mirrors ERHC’s situation.
As for the second link—regarding Tullos—it seems there was a mix-up, and I appreciate the callout. I will review it, and if an error occurred, I’ll own that and correct it. It's important to me that my references are accurate, and I take full responsibility for any oversight here.
Additionally, it’s crucial to highlight that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ERHC and Starcrest lends more credence to the possibility of a merger or deeper partnership. Starcrest’s ties to the Chrome Group, which specializes in refinery operations, strongly suggest that the groundwork for expansion beyond upstream exploration is being laid. This connection, along with Peter Ntephe’s recent refinery-focused presentations, indicates a strategic alignment that may be in the works. While SSC is correct that there has been no formal merger announcement, it is entirely plausible that such developments are underway but simply not yet disclosed.
Now, to address the issue of judicial orders affecting SEC filings, there are real-world examples where a court order has temporarily restrained companies from disclosing information, even overriding SEC reporting requirements. Here are some valid links to cases where a judge’s restraining order has superseded SEC reporting obligations:
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/143/18/2489817/
https://casetext.com/case/advanced-discovery-v-gartner-inc-2
https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2001/lr17015.htm
Edit - I tried clicking on these links and they don't seem to work. Apologies. I'll try to figure out a way to get links that work.
These links provide examples where legal situations limited disclosures, and while each case is unique, they help illustrate the broader point about how court orders can impact what a company is able to share with the public, including the SEC.
To be clear, I'm not here to deceive anyone. My intention has always been to offer insights and possibilities based on available information. While SSC and others may disagree, I welcome healthy skepticism. However, I do stand by my previous point: the true outcome of ERHC’s story will unfold with time, and no amount of back-and-forth debate will change that.
In the meantime, if SSC or anyone else can point to specific, verifiable instances where a company in a similar situation (upstream exploration, facing unique challenges) handled things differently, I’m open to learning. The stock market is a complex environment, and we’re all navigating it with the information we have.
As for taking a step back from posting—it’s not about “running away” from the conversation or abandoning my stance. I’ve shared what I believe needs to be shared, and at this point, it's about waiting for the actual outcomes to play out.
SSC, I respect your passion for the truth, and I invite everyone else on this board to continue digging, questioning, and seeking clarity. The truth will reveal itself in due time, and I’m confident we’ll all see where things truly stand.
Krombacher
Good idea for dickran to "step back" i.e. stop the lying. Going out in style though, as the 2 links he posted in another lame ass, deceitful attempt to validate the numerous gag order lies are an embarrassing joke.
The first link goes nowhere, but anyone can google SEC Romeril and find that the gag order dickran referred to was issued by the SEC to prohibit someone from discussing terms of a settlement with the SEC. Not in any liar's wildest dreams does this support the unfounded dickran claims that a gag order can prevent a company from complying with SEC regulations as he has falsely claimed time and time again as an asinine excuse for erhc's failure to file financials for 7 years. In fact, part of Romeril's suit contends that "The Gag Order Is an Unconstitutional Condition". dickran seems to have come totally unhinged.
The second link that is supposed to about "Tullos" is just as egregious as nowhere in that linked to document is the name "Tullos" even mentioned.
And isn't it so fitting that in his step back post, dickran continues to promote the claim that erhc has merged with Starcrest or Chrome yet no announcement of such a merger has ever been released. Who could even imagine a public company merger and nothing about it disclosed to its own shareholders? Well, we all know one person who could, plus perhaps any other sketches of imaginary characters he/she might have created.
So yes, good time to "step back" as the lies are getting more blatant and desperate. Did dickran actually think no one would click on those links to what was supposed to be earth shaking precedents about gagging public companies from complying with SEC regulations? Did dickran really have to resort to more lies to try and validate other lies? Is he/she that delsusional, desperate and deceitful? Sure looks like it. Then again, when ya got nothing factual why not lie? As dickran has claimed, "it's not a lie if you say you believe it". So pathetic. Step all the way back.
To anyone else out there who is still giving any credibility to erhe's largest shareholder, I challenge you to provide a link showing the gagging of any public company in the history of the U.S. stock markets that has been forced not to file required SEC financials for years by a gag order.
What other outcome is there for a scam stock that is delisted to the grey market and has no legitimate operations whatsoever claiming to be in some asinine company in Nigeria with a pps of .000000000000000000000000000000000000001?
The only outcome that will be that it gets completely shut down from trading. That's what.
BTW, it's the same arguments because you keep pushing that same agenda like the windbag bullshit you put up day after day for the last 20 years. Nobody believes you. Nobody.
Final Post: The Outcome is What Matters
At this point, it feels like we’re going in circles with the same arguments. I’ve rebutted the same points repeatedly, but in the end, the truth is going to determine the outcome—whether that’s in the coming months, by March, or beyond. No amount of posting—whether optimistic or pessimistic speculation—will change the ultimate result. It’s all going to come down to what unfolds.
It’s clear that no one is switching sides, much like a presidential debate where everyone has chosen their candidate. Nobody’s mind is going to change with more words or talking at this stage. The Milk the Shorts campaign did, however, give us some important insight. The shorts kept the price below half a penny, avoiding the margin call that could trigger a short squeeze. This tells us that even the smallest catalyst—whether a buyout by Shell, Total, or a merger with StarCrest or Chrome—isn't required. Even a small catalyst like a penny dividend could force shorts into a margin call, as they wouldn’t let the price climb above half a penny. And a penny dividend is still greater than half a penny, which would be enough to start the squeeze.
Now, let me put it in a way the shorts might understand a little better: Remember the movie Saw? The antagonist, Jigsaw, didn’t bother giving his victims any easy way out. He made the chains so heavy that their only option was to saw through their own limbs, not the chains. In the same way, shorts are now in their own bear trap, stuck in a position where the only way out might be to saw off a limb—through a premature short squeeze. Sure, they might escape, but at a brutal cost, losing a lot of money. Without that desperate move, though, they’ll remain trapped until the backstop locks in, and by then, there will be no limbs left to cut. So, to the shorts, I say: “Come play my game.” This is the purification you need.
Also, I want to point out something very interesting: Peter Ntephe, CEO of ERHC Energy, has been posting presentations on LinkedIn related to refineries. Now, we know that historically ERHC Energy hasn’t had the core competency to deal with refineries—they’re in upstream exploration, not downstream operations like refining. However, the entity known for its expertise in refineries is the Chrome Group. This strengthens my belief that StarCrest, which is a Chrome company, or Chrome itself has merged with ERHC Energy. This would give ERHC the downstream competency in refineries. So, I think some very interesting developments are happening behind the scenes, and I look forward to seeing them unfold.
With that knowledge, we can rest assured that any catalyst is sufficient to trigger the result we’ve been waiting for. Until that day comes, I don’t see any reason to keep posting. I’ve said what needs to be said, and unless there are new points to bring up, I’m stepping back. But when we hit the first day of the short squeeze, I’ll be back to help guide long-term investors—both in my group and outside it—through T + 3 and the backstop.
There will likely be attacks, misinterpretations, selective reading of financials, and the usual tactics from short sellers. But with zero volume for well over a year, it’s clear the long-term investors aren’t selling. We’re all just waiting for the outcome—and that’s what matters most.
Krombacher
SSC, you're missing a key point about how gag orders and court-imposed restrictions can work. The Harris County restraining order could have legally prevented ERHC from making disclosures that would normally be required under SEC regulations. Under the authority of the Tenth Amendment, state court orders can take precedence over federal disclosure mandates like those from the SEC, particularly when sensitive legal matters are involved.
Judicial gag orders are not rare when confidential negotiations or legal proceedings are at stake, and these orders can supersede regular SEC filing requirements. For example, in SEC v. Romeril, a gag order prevented the defendant from making public statements about their case, even though this information could be relevant to shareholders. This shows that courts can uphold gag orders that limit what companies or individuals can disclose under federal securities law. You can read more about the case here: https://www.law360.com/articles/1279571/sec-v-romeril-explained
Another example of court interference with SEC rules is SEC v. Tullos, where courts acknowledged that state-level court orders can restrict required disclosures, even when in conflict with federal law. More on that case here: https://www.sec.gov/news/digest/1984/dig072084.pdf.
In ERHC's case, the Harris County court order could have similarly restricted public disclosures, including filings to the SEC, specifically relating to Offor’s share transactions or company status. Importantly, gag orders don't have to apply to everyone equally—Offor or ERHC could have been restricted from disclosing information, while others were not.
Finally, regarding Auctus, if it could have converted its shares, it would have done so, selling on the open market like other debt holders, due to its ability to convert at below-market prices. Since it couldn't convert (due to the share count being close to the authorized maximum), it was left with uncollectable debt and had to pursue litigation instead. This supports the narrative that the debt was toxic only to the share price, not the company itself.
Krombacher
You missed one other minor detail:
Offor's shares didn't have to be reported or come from the AS because they are all naked non-voting shares sold by the shorts (you and I)
Since day one youve been lying.
More cut and paste
That’s Pete on ERHE WhatsApp
If your supposition regarding the convertible debt is true, or even close, it tells another reason to believe this company cares for nothing and no one but themselves and will totally annihilate all shareholders or any investor foolish enough to invest in them. Much, much more likely to be the reason for the current share price than nonexistent shorters
What ever happened to L.M.L.T. ??
RKT....you sound confused.
Maybe shorting from here is a good strategy. It can probably still go to .0000000000000001.
If you naked short 3 billion shares maybe it will offset your losses from going long?
LOL
Badog
Since you and the lying creator of this gag order, short selling nonsense are unable to provide and have never seen the actual contents of this "gag order", how about some precedent to support your outrageous, unfounded claims?
Can you or the lying creator of this gag order, short selling nonsense post a link to any other public company in the entire history of the U.S. stock markets that has ever had a court order or gag order preventing it from filing required SEC disclosure documents including quarterly and annual reports and disclosure of material events for a period of years?
Can you or the lying creator of this gag order, short selling nonsense post a link to any other person ever who acquired half or as many as 90% or more of a public company's shares that was ever issued a gag order or court order that prohibited him/her from filing the required SEC share ownership disclosure information?
Or is this all as it appears - just made up, lame, ass-covering bullshit? Once again I say go ahead, prove me wrong. I dare you.
reason for a company not reporting, court order or gag order witch the naked shorts do not understand
jmho
I'll echo iwondertoo - Good grief. All those things you "speculate" about and not a single word of it exists in the public domain. I realize your cop out of choice is "the gag order", but you continue to give it such detailed and specific powers whenever it fits your needs.
Now you talk about how Offor was supposedly accumulating all these shares before erhc's authorized share limit was reached for the 2nd time. During that time, and right up to the last annual report erhc filed, all the toxic debt holders and subsequent conversion of shares were listed in SEC filings. All except for Offor's which according to you were allowed to be hidden from the public by this all powerful gag order. Even 7 years after all this, Offor has not reported any change in his share ownership since it was last reported as being about 1/10 of 1% in a filing that was made long after erhc reported close to 3 billion shares outstanding. According to you, Offor accumlated almost all the common shares of this publicly traded company and shareholders have still not been informed. Your "restructuring" double talk notwithstanding, any results of which have also never been disclosed to the public, why would a gag order from lawsuit over 1 block which was "ended with finality" years ago have terms to allow Offor to secretly accumulate all the erhe shares and exempt him from SEC disclosure regulations designed to protect investors?
Chrome was listed as a convetible debt buyer and subsequent converter. Your ass-covering gag order didn't prevent that. Why does it allow Offor to hide what you allege is an accumulation of almost all the erhe shares? Speculation is one thing, what you engage in is pure bullshit.
Since day one, I’ve been warning shorts that they were misreading the situation with ERHC and that they’d eventually be in trouble. The standard reasons for a company not reporting—like impending bankruptcy or shady dealings—didn’t apply here, but shorts stubbornly clung to those tired narratives. It’s almost amusing now, watching them scramble after ignoring the logic and data that’s been staring them in the face all along. I called it the "new paradigm".
Let’s talk about why this happened, using a bit of psychology (even if it’s pop psychology) to break it down.
First, we have the boiling frog analogy. Shorts, like the proverbial frogs in the pot, didn’t notice the heat slowly being turned up. They assumed they were safe, believing the lack of reporting would eventually lead to collapse. Instead, the situation evolved, but they stayed stuck in their thinking, failing to adapt. The company wasn’t imploding like they expected, but by the time they realized it, the heat had risen too high—they were already cooked.
Then there’s cognitive dissonance. Shorts have been holding onto a narrative that just doesn’t match reality. When faced with facts that contradict their beliefs—like the company’s continued survival and potential restructuring—they ignored them because it’s psychologically easier to double down on your original beliefs than admit you were wrong. The more ERHC didn't fit their collapse script, the deeper they dug in. It’s classic dissonance: they couldn’t reconcile the reality with their conviction, so they just ignored the evidence.
Denial plays a huge part in this. In the five stages of loss, denial is the first stage, and boy, did shorts live in denial. They couldn’t imagine that ERHC would survive, let alone that Offor might be positioning himself to take advantage of their blind spots. Denial soon turned into anger, and you can see this on the message boards where shorts lash out, insult, and try to discredit anyone pointing out their flawed logic. It’s a textbook psychological reaction to being wrong and not wanting to admit it.
Now we’re moving into bargaining and depression territory. Shorts might be quietly hoping for a miracle or another downturn that can somehow save them from the positions they’ve stubbornly held. But they know they’re running out of excuses, out of time, and out of options. The smarter ones are probably in the acceptance phase by now—finally seeing that they’ve backed the wrong horse and that the risk they’ve taken on ERHC is about to blow up in their faces.
There’s also confirmation bias. Shorts have surrounded themselves with information that supports their preconceptions, avoiding anything that suggests they might be wrong. Message boards, selective reading of filings, and echo chambers reinforce their misguided views. But that’s how confirmation bias works: you only see what you want to see, even as the evidence mounts against you.
In their short-sightedness, they’ve also ignored the human and strategic element at play. Offor isn't some passive observer. He has a track record of leveraging situations to his advantage. It was never just about financial statements—it was about positioning. Shorts underestimated him, and that’s where they made their biggest mistake.
So, as they sit stewing in their own psychological traps—denial, cognitive dissonance, and confirmation bias—they've missed the bigger picture. The joke, ultimately, is on them. Just as I warned from the beginning, they’re about to face the consequences of their own psychological missteps, and there’s no easy way out of this one. The heat’s been turned up, and it’s too late to jump out now.
Krombacher
SSC, I can see you’re quite frustrated, but let’s focus on facts and respectful dialogue, rather than insults. I’ll address your points one by one to clear up the misconceptions and provide further clarification.
1. Consistency Regarding Offor’s Shares:
You’re pointing out a supposed contradiction between my earlier statement and the recent speculation about Offor’s share acquisition. Let me clarify: my initial statement was to suggest that Offor didn’t necessarily purchase shares on the open market, but rather obtained them through structured financial agreements with the company. That doesn’t mean all of Offor’s acquisitions occurred in a single, straightforward transaction or that they bypassed the need for disclosure. It’s quite common for insiders to structure share acquisitions in stages or as part of a broader debt or equity restructuring plan, which isn’t necessarily transparent in real time.
The idea behind the speculation I raised later is that some of these transactions or agreements could have taken place in the context of negotiations or restructuring plans—thus, not all activity would have been immediately reported, particularly if there were confidentiality agreements in place, like a gag order. I acknowledge that you haven’t seen such a gag order, but this is a plausible scenario in corporate restructuring when companies are under financial strain.
2. Maxing Out the Authorized Shares:
You’re correct that ERHC did max out its authorized shares after the reverse split. However, that’s exactly why Auctus couldn’t convert its debt into shares, which it cited in its lawsuit in Massachusetts. Auctus’s inability to convert doesn’t mean Offor didn’t acquire a controlling interest through different channels earlier on. If Offor or entities related to him were able to convert their shares first, they could have done so under different terms or at an earlier point, leaving Auctus without room to convert. This would also explain why Auctus was left holding the bag and unable to convert its debt into shares.
As for Offor acquiring close to 3 billion shares, let’s be clear: the notion here is that Offor accumulated his position over time, possibly through convertible debt conversions and other mechanisms that allowed him to gradually increase his ownership. There’s no assertion that Offor suddenly obtained 3 billion shares directly from the company all at once after the share cap was reached. Rather, it’s a gradual process that happened in conjunction with debt restructuring and convertible debt arrangements, some of which occurred before the authorized share count was maxed out.
3. Convertible Debt and Trading Volumes:
Regarding your points on convertible debt holders and who was converting or selling shares: We know many convertible debt holders converted their debt into shares at below-market prices and sold large amounts into the market. This is reflected in the significant trading volumes during that period. However, as I’ve noted, Offor likely took advantage of these sell-offs to accumulate his position. Everyday shareholders weren’t buying in these volumes—many were selling, believing the situation to be toxic, while short sellers were also likely adding pressure to the stock.
So the question remains: who was doing the buying? It seems unlikely that regular shareholders, who largely viewed the company as burdened by toxic debt, would have stepped in at those levels. This points to Offor or entities related to him as the logical buyers. After all, Offor had the financial motivation and resources to maintain control of ERHC, and the volumes suggest that someone with deep pockets was accumulating shares.
4. Short Sellers and Risk:
I understand your skepticism about the short squeeze narrative. But it’s not unreasonable to consider that some shorts might have targeted the stock during a period of perceived distress, anticipating further declines. You’re right that the gains on a $.0001 short might be minimal in percentage terms, but for shorts looking at the bigger picture, this would be part of a broader strategy. The risk-reward in these situations isn’t always so clear-cut, especially when the company is perceived to be on the brink of collapse.
As for your suggestion that Offor might be waiting to "cash in" on his shares for billions, I never said Offor was sitting idly waiting for a massive payday. My point is that he accumulated these shares strategically, likely with a long-term plan in mind. Whether this involves dividends, a buyout, or merging ERHC with his other entities remains to be seen, but dismissing the possibility of a long-term play seems premature.
5. Catalysts and Company Future:
You mentioned the absence of any major developments like dividends or buyouts, but as I’ve outlined, there are still several potential catalysts that could shift the company’s trajectory. Whether it’s dividends from operational assets, a buyout by a major player like Shell or Total, or a merger with Offor’s other companies (such as Chrome or Starcrest), these remain legitimate possibilities. The fact that these events haven’t occurred yet doesn’t mean they won’t in the future.
6. The Bigger Picture:
Ultimately, I’m not claiming that every aspect of this situation is transparent or that every theory is without uncertainty. But that’s the nature of distressed companies and convertible debt situations—there are often complexities behind the scenes that only become clear over time. Offor’s actions, particularly around his share accumulation, suggest a strategic approach that could still pay off in the long term.
SSC, in addition to the points I’ve already clarified, let me address the Auctus situation directly.
If Auctus had been able to convert its debt into shares, it would have had every incentive to immediately sell those shares on the open market, just like other convertible debt holders did. Auctus was converting at a discount to the market price, which would allow for a quick profit from selling those shares. In that scenario, no lawsuit would have been necessary because Auctus would have recouped its debt by converting and selling.
However, since Auctus couldn’t convert due to the company coming so close to maxing out its authorized share count, it was left holding uncollectable debt. This is exactly why Auctus filed its lawsuit in Massachusetts—because it was unable to convert and thus had no other recourse to recover its investment.
This situation further supports the idea that those convertible debt holders who did convert and sell their shares were offloading large volumes onto the market, while Offor, likely recognizing the long-term potential, was the one buying up those shares. Everyday shareholders weren’t buying, and many were likely selling, perceiving the situation as toxic. If Auctus had been able to convert, it too would have sold its shares in a similar manner, but instead, it was left with worthless debt.
Instead of dismissing everything as "delusional" or "deceptive," it’s worth considering the nuances involved and that different pieces of the puzzle may not fit neatly together right now, but that doesn’t mean the overall picture is wrong.
Krombacher
SSC, I appreciate your response and the time you’ve taken to articulate your perspective. I’d like to address several of your points while offering some further explanations to clarify aspects you’ve raised.
1. Post-Reverse Split Dynamics & Convertible Debt:
You rightly pointed out that any reverse split or changes to the authorized share count would be easily noticed. Reverse splits show up immediately on brokerage statements, as shareholders see their share count reduced and the price per share adjusted accordingly. Additionally, any increase in the authorized share count would have required a filing with the Colorado Secretary of State, which can be checked by anyone.
That said, while the shares outstanding didn’t exactly hit the authorized limit, they came so close that Auctus couldn’t convert its debt into shares. This fact is confirmed by Auctus’ lawsuit filed in Massachusetts, in which they sued ERHC because they were unable to convert their debt into equity due to the company hitting its authorized share limit. This situation suggests that someone else converted shares before Auctus had the chance, and given the dynamics of distressed companies, it’s not implausible that Offor or entities connected to him converted early, possibly through structured debt or agreements that weren’t entirely visible.
2. Convertible Debt and "Vaporization":
When convertible debt reaches maturity but can’t be converted due to a cap on authorized shares, and if the company defaults, the debt can effectively "vaporize" from the balance sheet, especially if it’s unsecured debt. This kind of vaporization happens frequently with distressed companies. Since Auctus couldn’t convert, and the debt was unsecured, it disappeared from ERHC’s liabilities. This adds to the idea that earlier conversions had maxed out the authorized shares, supporting the notion that Offor or others tied to him may have converted first.
3. Gagging of the Transfer Agent:
The gagging of the transfer agent remains a key point in this conversation. If the gag wasn’t implemented to hide bankruptcy preparations (as the company didn’t go bankrupt), what was its purpose? The most logical explanation is that it was intended to obscure significant share movements. If Offor or related entities were accumulating shares, they likely wanted to keep this accumulation quiet, and gagging the transfer agent would serve to delay the market’s ability to detect and respond to these transactions. Given that no further reverse split occurred despite speculation, this adds weight to the theory that ownership shifts were taking place behind the scenes.
4. Convertible Debt Holders Selling:
It’s clear from the trading volumes during this period that many of the convertible debt holders who were able to convert their debt into shares sold those shares in large quantities. This aligns with typical behavior in such situations—those holding convertible debt are often less interested in long-term ownership and more focused on recouping their investment by selling as soon as possible. Debt covenants allowed them to convert at favorable prices, and these holders sold quickly, contributing to the massive volumes we saw.
5. Who Was Buying?
This is the key question: with convertible debt holders selling, and many everyday shareholders likely selling out of fear due to the toxic debt narrative perpetuated by short sellers, who was buying such large amounts of shares? Regular shareholders lacked the funds to buy in these quantities, and most viewed this period in ERHC’s history as unpromising. Many believed the short sellers' claims that the convertible debt was toxic and would lead to the company’s downfall. The only logical buyer, in this case, would be Offor. He had both the financial resources and the motivation to accumulate shares and maintain his control over ERHC, while others were either too cautious or financially incapable of making such a move.
6. Toxic Debt and the Share Price:
It’s important to note that while the convertible debt was toxic to the share price, it wasn’t toxic to the company itself. The company continued to operate despite the significant downward pressure on its stock price. The toxic nature of the debt primarily impacted market sentiment and drove down the stock value, but the company didn’t go bankrupt or face operational collapse, as many feared. In fact, the "toxicity" of the debt was more a reflection of its short-term effects on the stock price, not on the underlying health of the business.
7. Short Sellers and the Short Squeeze Narrative:
Regarding the short squeeze narrative, I understand your skepticism. Yes, the price has remained near zero for years, and a short squeeze hasn’t materialized. However, short squeezes don’t follow predictable timelines, especially when dealing with small-cap stocks that face significant legal and operational uncertainties like ERHC. In cases like this, it’s challenging to track exact short interest levels, but the elements for a potential squeeze remain in place: low stock prices, high uncertainty, convertible debt holders who didn’t convert, and ongoing speculation about the company’s future. Whether or not a squeeze occurs depends on several catalysts.
Potential Catalysts for a Turnaround:
Instead of a classic short squeeze, a few possible triggers could cause a sharp rise in the stock price:
Dividends: If ERHC’s assets, including any potential oil finds, were to start generating significant cash flow, dividends could become a reality. The potential for regular payouts might drastically alter investor sentiment, particularly given how long shareholders have been waiting for a return on their investment.
Buyout: A major oil company like Shell or Total could eventually see value in acquiring ERHC for its licenses, infrastructure, or strategic position in the region. Such a buyout would likely occur at a premium to the current stock price, benefiting Offor as the largest shareholder.
Mergers with Offor’s Other Entities: ERHC could also be merged into other companies that Offor controls, such as Chrome or Starcrest. This type of corporate restructuring could unlock new synergies or resources, giving ERHC access to additional capital or technical expertise. It’s not far-fetched to consider that Offor has been strategically consolidating ownership of these entities for this very purpose.
8. Logical Speculation & Open Questions:
Lastly, I acknowledge that some of the points I’ve raised involve a degree of speculation. However, this speculation is grounded in the facts we do know about how distressed companies operate and how ERHC’s situation has unfolded over the years. There are still several open questions regarding Offor’s exact role, the purpose behind the gag order, and the timing of certain share conversions and transactions. It’s important to piece together these clues logically, as the company hasn’t been fully transparent in its disclosures. Speculating based on known behaviors and available facts helps us form a coherent theory.
I’m not claiming to have all the answers, but the scenario I’ve outlined is consistent with what we’ve seen in similar cases of small-cap companies and distressed debt restructuring. If there are alternative theories that explain the gag order, the ownership changes, and the convertible debt structuring in a way that is equally plausible, I’m certainly open to discussing those as well.
Krombacher
Anyone with even the smallest shred of doubt regarding my 5 D's description of dickran, just read this latest post:
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=175190109
An exceptionally Delusional, Demented, Deceitful, Desperate, Despicable pile of kaka, even for dickran.
A preview of what you will find: claims that short sellers would short a stock at $.0001 and hold for years waiting for revocation. A maximum 100% possible gain compared to the risk of 10,000% or more in losses on just the slightest believable rumor. If you can stop laughing at that one, consider dickran's musing about what might happen "if Offor decides" to make a profit on close to 3 billion erhe shares. So according to dickran, Offor has been sitting on this huge position of erhe shares at price near zero for years but still can't decide if he wants to cash it in for $5 billion or $10 billion in profits.
Can't make this stuff up. Follow the link and read it for yourself. 5D dickran in spades. And stand by, the best is yet to come - dickran's explanation of how Offor acquired almost all the erhe shares "directly from the company", even though erhe's authorized share count was maxed out, and not a word of any of this was ever disclosed to the public. The hits just keep on comin'.
Even with all of his made up bullshit he still refuses to answer why his SUPPOSED short sellers didnt cover when this is went sub zero 6 years ago when you could still trade this issue.
Facts get ignored on these junk stocks.
I can understand those that have several millions of shares not wanting to sell. 1 million shares today gets you $1.00. I wouldn't sell either. You are STUCK!. I'm guessing you paid much more than that. Probably because of a half baked theory/scenario that sounded good at the time. Large scale sp deterioration is much like vomiting....every time you think it's done...well...it's not. Anyway I'm in the same boat. I mentioned before that my $12 is now worth .06...total.
For the last several years ERHC sp has been on the brink of going ballistic. Always another month...or couple months...or next Sept....or next spring. That's when the sp is going to the moon. Same talk as on other boards of other decimated stocks. As soon as the FDA approves our new drug we are golden. As soon as we receive our patent on our new life extending supplement it's nothing but blue sky. This talk could easily still be going on another 7 years from now. No one knows what's going on here. Why. Because those that could tell us....they won't. I have serious doubts that any judge would issue a gag order that would prevent the company from informing it's shareholders of essential information not specific to any sensitive details of any ongoing negotiations. We are being led to believe that a gag order says it's ok to tell shareholders little or nothing. I have to wonder what is going on behind the scenes that they may not want us to see. Even in a buyout I think that SEO and PN will get the Uranium and we will get the shaft. Why would I think that? I mean how well have they looked after shareholders so far?
Badog
Do you even read your lying bullshit before you post it, just to avoid making a fool of yourself again and again? Apparently not. A few days ago you wrote:
Wow by the postings of some of the resident stuck longs it looks like they have all been sharing in some of the local crazy weed.
You can't short a grey market ticker. You know this.
I understand....your story is your story....and it's too late in the game to change so you are sticking to it. Good luck. You are going to need it.
But if your $8 short squeeze dream comes true we will both celebrate.
As far as me....I'm not underwater to the extend that some of you are so sleep is not an issue here.
Badog
More total "speculation" from you, an incredibly large amount of it, all based on a foundation of short sellers you can't prove exist, a gag order with contents unknown to you, and some far out, asinine assumptions that simply ignore the facts. The fact is that erhc did its reverse split, issuance of convertible debt, and second issuance of converted shares all the way up to the current share count close to 3 billion. This was all reported via SEC filings which everyone, including you can read, all done before erhc stopped issuing financials. Now you add latest new narrative that billionaire Offor has secretly acquired almost 3 billion erhe shares under cover of other names. Even more ridiculous, you say somehow, magically, even though erhc reported where the second round of 3 billion shares went, Offor managed to secretly acquire an additional close to 3 billion shares "under gag". Please explain how this fairy tale would have played out - are you now claiming erhc did a 2nd r/s? Or doubled the number of authorized shares? All "under gag"? You really seem to enjoy trashing erhc's reputation and the way it treats existing non-insider shareholders.
As you wait for 7 years and counting for your epic short squeeze, your done deal, and your "speculated" destruction of the Canadian financial system, the price remains near zero. If you want to continue your lame ass attempts at speculation, at least you could try basing them on something logical flavored with at least a smattering of the truth. I realize you don't like when your lies are called out, but this type of delusional and deliberately misleading nonsense is a lie in my book.
Alright, Badog, settle in, 'cause we're about to take this convo straight to Loonieville. I gotta hand it to you, bud, you’ve really stretched that $12 investment out longer than a Canadian winter! I mean, you bought 60,000 shares for less than the price of a Timmies box of Timbits, and now you’re sittin' here like you're Warren Buffett’s long-lost cousin. Classic.
But hey, let’s talk about your legendary investment strategy. You dropped 12 bucks on ERHC like you were buyin' a pack of hockey cards, hopin’ for a Wayne Gretzky rookie. Except this time, you got the Barry Melrose mullet card—looks flashy, but ain’t gonna pay for your next poutine, bud. But who knows, maybe you’ll strike it rich and get that all-you-can-eat lunch special at Harvey’s next week. One can dream, eh?
Now, I gotta address the Harvey’s comment—I nearly spit out my double-double. “Clock in at Harvey’s”? Buddy, at least there you’d be makin' more than 60,000 shares of disappointment! You could’ve been servin' up burgers, makin' mad cash, and still had enough left over for a trip to the LCBO to grab a case of Moosehead to drown your ERHC sorrows. But nope, you went all in on 60,000 shares like you were bettin' on a Leafs Stanley Cup run—oh, wait, we’ve been waitin’ on that since Trudeau’s dad was in office.
And let me break it to you about your insider trading conspiracy, bud. This isn’t a James Bond movie where the villain’s hidin’ in some secret oil rig, plottin' world domination with Nigerian refs. I know you’re thinkin’ people are bribin’ their way through soccer matches and oil deals, but this is real life, not a Nigerian soap opera. And if anyone’s tryin’ to pull a fast one, they’d have to be sneakier than a Tim Hortons cashier tryin' to give you a stale donut—and trust me, Shell ain’t messin’ around with that.
As for the Canadians? We're sittin' back, watchin' this all unfold like it's the next Tragically Hip reunion tour. We don’t dive in until the rink’s smooth, bud. We know a good deal when we see it, but we’re not about to throw loonies around like it's Monopoly money just 'cause some bloke said “there’s oil in them there blocks.” No, we wait 'til the Zamboni does its rounds, then we pounce—like a cougar on a moose in the Rockies.
Now, let’s be honest. I know you’re losin' sleep thinkin’ about me, SSC, and the short squeeze, but here’s the thing: I sleep like a baby on a bed made of beaver tails, all warm and cozy. Meanwhile, you’re tossin' and turnin', clutchin’ those 60,000 shares like they’re goin' to magically turn into a lifetime supply of Timmies gift cards. Spoiler alert: they won’t, but hey, I admire the dedication. You’ve got more faith in that $12 than I do in the Leafs’ next playoff run!
But I gotta say, if this all goes my way and we see that Great Canadian Short Squeeze (yes, it’s coming, bud), you’ll be wishin' you’d bought a couple more thousand shares—heck, you might've even been able to afford two Harvey’s burgers. But if it doesn’t? Well, I’ll mail you a Timmies gift card and we’ll call it even. After all, it’s only polite, right?
So here’s what you should do, pal: grab a two-four, put on your favourite Tragically Hip album, and watch this stock climb like a Canuck scaling Everest in snowshoes. When that short squeeze comes and ERHC hits the moon, we’ll all be laughin’—and you’ll be sittin' pretty with your $12 stock story to tell the grandkids. But until then? Well, at least you’ve got a backup gig lined up at Harvey’s.
Cheers, eh?
Krombacher
A Deeper Look at ERHC's Convertible Debt, Reverse Splits, and the Massive Short Seller Problem
There are several key dynamics in ERHC’s history that make the short seller position extremely precarious, especially in light of convertible debt issuances, reverse splits, and the strategic use of gag orders.
1. Convertible Debt and Reverse Splits
The filings show that ERHC issued convertible debt to multiple creditors, including Emeka Offor. As this debt was converted into shares, the number of outstanding shares reached the authorized limit, forcing ERHC to implement a reverse split. This move created space between the newly reduced outstanding shares and the authorized share count, allowing for a second round of convertible debt issuances.
It’s entirely conceivable that Offor, through Chrome or other entities, received another round of convertible debt under gag, which was not publicly reported. This would have allowed Offor to continue increasing his stake in ERHC without triggering alarm bells in the public filings.
2. Gagged Transfer Agent and Hidden Ownership
Adding to the complexity, ERHC gagged its transfer agent, which means no one could know how many shares were outstanding or available for conversion—not even the short sellers. By hiding this information, short sellers were blindly assuming that the company had run out of room for conversions. But behind the scenes, Offor could have been quietly amassing control through his real shares.
This means that while the public and short sellers were oblivious, Offor may now hold as much as 90% of the actual shares. The key point here is that convertible debt converts into real shares, while any shares issued beyond the authorized amount are shorted shares.
3. A Flood of Shorts as Filings Ceased
The problem for short sellers was further compounded when ERHC stopped filing due to the gag order, making the company look like it was on the path to bankruptcy. As ERHC’s filings dried up and it landed on the Caveat Emptor list, short sellers saw a golden opportunity and piled in even further.
Shorting from any price, even from $0.0001 to zero, is still a 100% gain for short sellers, which may have looked like a "sure thing". Most companies that stop reporting end up having their shares revoked by the SEC, but that’s not what happened here. The SEC case against ERHC was dismissed, leaving the short sellers sitting on a huge position with no easy exit.
Given this scenario, the short interest in ERHC is likely massive, with many shorts stuck in a trade they thought was destined for zero. But with the case dismissed and ERHC still alive, their assumption of a quick and profitable collapse is now in jeopardy.
4. "Milk the Shorts" Campaign and Long-Term Investor Strategy
Long-term investors, understanding these dynamics, recognized the opportunity presented by the massive short interest and began to band together in a deliberate effort to "milk the shorts." Despite holding approximately 55% of the shares outstanding—many of which are likely shorted shares—these investors continued to buy more shares, knowing full well that the short sellers would be forced to print additional shares to prevent the price from rising to a level that could trigger a margin call and a subsequent short squeeze.
With shorts trapped in their positions, trying to stave off the inevitable squeeze by continually suppressing the price, long-term investors are now in the driver's seat, calmly awaiting the great news that will confirm their entire hypothesis. They understand that at some point, the short sellers will no longer be able to control the price, and once the company delivers news, the stock could explode upward, leaving shorts with no escape.
5. Why Short Sellers Are in Deep Trouble
Here’s why short sellers are facing a significant problem. If Offor, with his massive ownership stake, decides to push for actions that benefit himself and the company, such as issuing dividends, pursuing a buyout, or entering a merger, it would also benefit legitimate shareholders. However, for short sellers, it’s a nightmare scenario.
Any corporate action—whether dividends, mergers, or acquisitions—forces short sellers to deliver. Since Offor’s real shares would likely be tied up in any corporate deal (such as a buyout or merger), he wouldn’t be able to exploit a short squeeze. That leaves the holders of shorted shares as the only ones who could sell into a squeeze, forcing short sellers to scramble to cover their massive positions.
The T+3 settlement rule would only amplify the pressure on short sellers, as they are forced to find real shares to settle their positions.
6. Conclusion
In conclusion, Offor’s potential 90% ownership stake could be a game-changer for ERHC, positioning him to control the company's future while leaving short sellers in an extremely vulnerable position. The case dismissal that short sellers likely didn’t expect means they are sitting on massive short positions with no easy way out.
The beauty of this scenario is that any move Offor makes to benefit his position, such as a merger, buyout, or dividend issuance, also benefits the real shareholders. Short sellers, on the other hand, are left holding the bag, forced to cover positions that they originally saw as a "sure bet"—all because they underestimated ERHC’s ability to survive and thrive despite the gag order and Caveat Emptor listing.
With long-term investors strategically positioned and the short sellers scrambling, the stage is set for a dramatic shift—one that could leave shorts in ruin and long-term investors reaping the rewards.
Krombacher
SSC, I appreciate your comments, but I’d like to clarify a few points and add some nuance to the discussion.
1. The Gag Order & Financials: You mention that close to 30 companies were involved in the revocation dismissal, but let’s focus on ERHC specifically. Yes, it's true that ERHC released some 8-Ks about lawsuits. However, the fact that they selectively released information while remaining tight-lipped about financials suggests that the company was operating under specific constraints. It's not outlandish to propose that a gag order (or some type of legal constraint) was involved, especially when ERHC gagged its own transfer agent, which is not typical behavior unless there’s something important going on behind the scenes.
The point about the SEC having specific procedures for confidential filings is valid. But companies don’t always go down that route for several reasons, whether due to internal decisions, negotiations with creditors, or ongoing investigations. It’s possible that ERHC felt maintaining this silence protected ongoing negotiations or sensitive information. While the precise nature of the gag order remains speculative, ERHC's silence on financials and key details for an extended period points to something more than just oversight.
2. Convertible Debt and Ownership: Your argument is that the filings ERHC did release clearly showed the rising share count post-reverse split, and that Offor’s and Chrome's ownership fell drastically. However, this ignores the fact that Chrome's position might have been held through other vehicles or structures not directly listed under Chrome or Offor’s names in the filings you’re pointing to. It’s not uncommon for entities or high-net-worth individuals to use various structures to conceal or obscure their true ownership stakes—especially if there are strategic reasons to do so.
While the filings showed Offor’s ownership reducing on paper, it's possible (and again, speculative, I admit) that new convertible debt issuances could have been structured in such a way that Offor regained a controlling interest behind the scenes through gagged or hidden transactions. This wouldn’t need to be reported immediately if there were specific clauses in place due to ongoing negotiations or debt restructuring.
3. The Short Squeeze Speculation: You also ask about the short squeeze narrative. It's important to note that short squeezes don’t happen overnight, especially when you're dealing with a company like ERHC, which has faced its share of legal and operational hurdles. Many factors contribute to whether and when a squeeze materializes, and timing can depend on catalysts—such as corporate actions, buyouts, or settlements—that have yet to play out.
As for proof of the short positions, ERHC's lack of filings, Caveat Emptor status, and the complex debt structure make it difficult to pin down precise short interest data. But logically, the conditions are ripe for shorts to have piled in, especially when ERHC was facing so much uncertainty. You yourself pointed out that the share count ballooned to 2.9 billion—an ideal setup for toxic debt shorts to see a profit opportunity. This isn’t an outlandish theory, especially when so many penny stocks with convertible debt structures end up attracting significant short interest.
4. Why It's Important to Clarify: Speculation is part of the game in the world of OTC and distressed companies. We all make our bets based on the information available, our interpretations of filings, and yes, sometimes speculation about what might be happening behind the scenes. The fact that ERHC hasn’t publicly addressed certain key issues—including the precise role Offor has played recently—leaves room for interpretation. It's not about perpetuating lies but about putting together a coherent picture based on what we do know and what’s reasonable to speculate, given the history of the company and the behavior of players like Offor.
Finally, I’m not claiming everything is set in stone. But in the world of small-cap stocks, especially those with complex ownership structures, there’s often more happening behind the scenes than what’s immediately obvious in filings. Let’s keep the discussion going, challenge each other’s ideas, and remain open to where the facts and logical speculation may lead us.
Krombacher
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ERHC's common stock is traded on the OTC Grey Sheets (No Bid/Ask) under the symbol "ERHE."
ERHC Energy Inc. is a Houston-based independent oil and gas company focused on exploration of its working interests in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of central West Africa. We are proud of our heritage of visionary leadership that was responsible for ERHC being among the first to identify the possibility of significant oil reserves in what was once an undeveloped oil region of the world. We continue to build upon that heritage by continuing to be willing to take chances and having the commitment to do the hard work necessary to realize the value of our assets.
Today, ERHC has interests in Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 in the offshore Joint Development Zone (JDZ) of Nigeria and the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe. The National Petroleum Agency of São Tomé & Príncipe (ANP-STP) on behalf of the Government of São Tomé and Principe has awarded ERHC Energy 100 percent working interests in Blocks 4 and 11 of the São Tomé & Príncipe Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). In addition to the two Blocks already awarded, ERHC has rights to acquire up to a 15 percent paid working interest in two additional blocks of its choice in the EEZ.
The Company has signed participation agreements with subsidiaries of Addax Petroleum Inc. and Sinopec Corp. The operators of JDZ Blocks 2 (Sinopec), 3 (Anadarko) and 4 (Addax) have secured approval from the Joint Development Authority for drilling locations. Additionally, ERHC continues to pursue other potential oil and gas acquisitions, where feasible.
JDZ Block 2: 22.0%
JDZ Block 3: 10.0%
JDZ Block 4: 19.5%
JDZ Block 5: 15.0%
JDZ Block 6: 15.0%
JDZ Block 9: 20.0%
ERHC will be responsible for its proportionate share of exploration and exploitation costs in the EEZ blocks.
The São Tomé & Príncipe EEZ encompasses an area of approximately 160,000 square kilometers south and east of the Nigeria/São Tomé & Príncipe Joint Development Zone and surrounding the volcanic islands of Príncipe and São Tomé. Block 4 is situated directly east of the island of Principe. Block 11 is directly east of the island of Sao Tome.
Ocean water depths around the two islands exceed 5,000 feet, depths that have only become feasible for oil production over the past few years; however, oil and gas are produced in the neighboring countries of Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Congo.
The African coast is less than 400 nautical miles offshore, which means the exclusive economic zones of the concerned countries overlap.
Operations in JDZ Block 2
ERHC's consortium partner Sinopec Corp. is the operator in JDZ Block 2. In August 2009, Sinopec commenced exploratory drilling of the Bomu-1 well, which was completed in early October 2009. The NSAI report estimated ERHC's unrisked prospective resources in JDZ Block 2 totaled 77 million barrels of oil and 93.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas (P50). The NSAI report estimated ERHC risked prospective resources in JDZ Block 2 totaled 38.3 million barrels of oil and 47.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas (P50).
Operations in JDZ Block 3
The NSAI report estimated ERHC's unrisked prospective resources in JDZ Block 3 totaled 27.3 million barrels of oil and 32.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas (P50). The NSAI report estimated ERHC risked prospective resources in JDZ Block 3 totaled 8.7 million barrels of oil and 10.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas (P50). The operator, Addax Petroleum, began drilling the Lemba-1 well in October 2009 and completed drilling in November 2009.
Operations in JDZ Block 4
ERHC's consortium partner Addax Petroleum is the operator of JDZ Block 4. In August 2009, Addax took possession of the Deepwater Pathfinder deepwater drill ship and started drilling the Kina prospect. The NSAI report estimated ERHC's unrisked prospective resources in JDZ Block 4 totaled 231.6 million barrels of oil and 245 billion cubic feet of natural gas (P50). The NSAI report estimated ERHC risked prospective resources in JDZ Block 4 totaled 88.4 million barrels of oil and 86.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas (P50). In 2009, Addax Petroleum drilled the Kina, Malanza-1 and Oki East wells.
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2012 (from 10Q)
Weighted average number of shares of common shares outstanding | 738,933,854 |
Authorized shares: 950,000,000
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ERHC Energy Milestones
In May 1997, ERHC entered into an exclusive joint venture with São Tomé & Príncipe. ERHC sought that agreement because it identified the possibility of significant reserves offshore of Sao Tome & Principe years before anyone else did and was willing to undertake the hard work necessary to realize the value of these assets.
All of the proceeds from these sales were received by the Company during the quarter ending March 31, 2006.
Block 11A encompasses 11,950.06 square kilometers or 2.95 million acres (click on map to enlarge). The Block is situated on Kenya's border with South Sudan to the north, Block 11B and Lake Turkana to the east and near Kenya's border with Uganda to the west.
-Link to the June 2009 Sao Tome and Principe AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) Conference slide presentation in Denver. It shows EEZ Block delineations and much more: http://www.internationalpavilion.com/ip_2005/Denver09_Talks/Presentation%20Sao%20Tome%20&%20Principe%20AAPGv3%20(2)_files/frame.htm
-The National Petroleum Agency of São Tomé & Príncipe (ANP-STP) on behalf of the Government of São Tomé and Principe has awarded ERHC Energy 100 percent working interests in Blocks 4 and 11 of the São Tomé & Príncipe Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The ANP-STP has indicated that it expects to invite ERHC to negotiate Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) on the two Blocks in due course. In addition to the two Blocks already awarded, ERHC has rights to acquire up to a 15 percent paid working interest in two additional blocks of its choice in the EEZ. The ANP-STP has informed the Company that selection of these other blocks will take place at a later date to be determined.
-Another great post on the EEZ can be found here: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=36450859
-Possible pre-salt oil deposits in the EEZ: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=36565661 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=36570193 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=36596746 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=36450859 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=43260765
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Operators/ partners for Blocks 2,3 and 4
http://www.addaxpetroleum.com/home (Block 4)
http://www.addaxpetroleum.com/home(Block 3)
http://english.sinopec.com/ (Block 2)
Deepwater rigs
http://www.pacificdrilling.com/
http://www.fredolsen-energy.no/?aid=9048927
http://www.seadrill.com/
http://www.deepwater.com/fw/main/default.asp
http://www.saipem.eni.it/index.asp
http://www.deepwater.com/fw/main/Sedco-702-92C77.html?LayoutID=17
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/nl/shipdetails.aspx?MMSI=636014746
Deepwater rigs video's and animations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii2zOZh41eA
http://www.deepwater.com/fw/main/Discoverer-Clear-Leader-Begins-Operations-410C1.html?LayoutID=6
Presentations
Growth Company Investor Show 2008 in London
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgXCHO-Ot4E part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQm6SwY5ceo part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaam9Tyh4DE Q&A part
ERHC Web TV presentation to RedChip Conference
http://www.modavox.com/events/redchip/0608/room1.html
CEO Peter Ntephe Interview - on RedChip TV
http://www.modavox.com/events/redchip/0608/ceo_interviews.html
DD web sites
Facts about ERHC/ERHE: http://www.erhc.com/en/cms/?60
FAQ about ERHC/ERHE: http://www.erhc.com/en/cms/?56
http://www.anp-stp.gov.st/eng/
http://www.enercominc.com/
Track drillships marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx
http://www.erhc.com
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=erhe.ob
http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0000799235
http://www.otcbb.com/asp/Info_Center.asp
http://www.nigeriasaotomejda.com/
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=5721853
http://www.equatorialoil.com/pages/TechReview.html
http://www.nigeria-oil-gas.com/
http://www.sao-tome.com/englisch/index.htm
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/nigeria.html
www.ods-petrodata.com/odsp/day_rate_index.php
Industry News
http://www.rigzone.com/news/
http://www.oil.com/
http://www.platts.com/
Articles
The New Yorker, 10/07/2002, OUR NEW BEST FRIEND, by JON LEE ANDERSON,post #3510
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=6512250
DAILY INDEPENDANT, Tuesday May 24th, 2005, The long wait for JDZ deal POST #3035
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=6479732
Area News & Newspapers
http://www.allAfrica.com
http://www.nigeriamasterweb.com/paperfrmes.html
http://www.nigeriamasterweb.com/newsfrmes.html
http://www.independentng.com
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/
http://www.newswatchngr.com/
http://www.punchng.com
http://www.thisdayonline.com/
http://www.vanguardngr.com/
http://www.jornal.st/index.php
http://www.tekoilandgas.com/technology/glossary-of-terms
AKPO information
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=48439213
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=48446472
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