By Wilgred Francis
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed deep concern over the recent political developments in Rivers State, particularly the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu.
In a statement by its National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, the pan-Niger Delta body called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and mutual forbearance, emphasizing the need for peace, development, and the welfare of the people of Rivers State.
In the statement, PANDEF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other stakeholders for their efforts to restore peace and stability in the state. The organization said it has constituted a high-level reconciliation committee, chaired by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, CON, Former Attorney-General of the Federation) to intervene in the matter and achieve a peaceful resolution.
Other members of the reconciliation committee are:
– Senator Obende Domingo (Former Senator, Edo North) – Vice Chairman
– Rt Hon (Chief) Essien Nduese, CON, (Former Minister of Housing)
– Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-Agari, OON (Retired Federal Permanent Secretary) – Member
– Chief Mike Ejiofor (RTD Director, Department of State Service), Member
– Mrs. Nella Rabana-Andem, SAN (Former Attorney-General, Cross River State) – Member
– Prince Godwin Okotie (Deputy National Secretary, PANDEF) – Secretary
PANDEF also called on all parties to cooperate with the committee, emphasizing the need for a dispassionate and inclusive process to achieve a peaceful and sustainable resolution. The organization also urged stakeholders to prioritize peace, development, and the welfare of the people of Rivers State.
