The South South’s apex socio-political body Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended President Bola Ahmed led federal governmen for not withholding statutory allocation due to Rivers state.
In a media chat with news men at Uyo airport on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024, the new National Chairman of the body, AMBASSADOR GODKNOWS IGALI expressed delight that Mr PRESIDENT took such a statemanly decision which is a relief not only to the people of Rivers State but all of Nigeria.
He stated further that this decision will help ensure that the citizens of RIVERS State will not suffer vicariously from the family feud between some of the political leaders of the state.
He further expressed the hope and optimism that this decision will also aid the reconciliation effort by the Obong Victor Attah led High Level Peace and the Reconciliation Committee recently constituted by PANDEF.
The PANDEF leader again cautioned all political actors and leaders in Rivers State as well as youth and women groups to sheath the sword and follow the step taken by the federal government in de escalating tension while the reconciliation effort is ongoing.
