The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) yesterday commended President Bola Tinubu led federal government for not withholding statutory the allocation due to Rivers state.
The group noted that Tinubu’s action has prevented the masses of the state from untold hardship as a result of the fued between Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The new National Chairman of the body, Amb. Godknows Igali in a statement signed by the group’s Spokesperson Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini “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 ensure that the ensure that the innocent 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 that this decision will also aid the efforts by Obong Victor Attah led High level Peace and Reconciliation Committee recently constituted by PANDEF.
“The PANDEF leader again called on 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 by the elders of the region is ongoing”.
