The South South’s apex socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has commended the President Bola Ahmed-led federal government for not withholding the statutory allocation due to Rivers state.
In a statement on Sunday by Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, PANDEF Spokesperson, the South- South group said “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 also to all of Nigeria.
“This decision would 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.
“We hope that this decision would also aid the efforts by Obong Victor Attah- led High level Peace and Reconciliation Committee recently constituted by PANDEF.
“The PANDEF again called on all political actors and leaders in Rivers State as well as youth and women groups to sheathe 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.”
