The South South’s apex socio-political body Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended the President Bola Ahmed led Federal Governmen for not withholding statutory allocation due to Rivers State......READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
In a media chat with newsmen 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 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 6 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.
