The South South’s apex socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has commended the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government for not withholding statutory allocation due to Rivers State.
In media interview with newsmen at Uyo Airport on Saturday, 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 Nigeria.
He stated further that this decision will ensure that the citizen’s of Rivers State will not suffer vicariously from the family feud between some of the political leaders in the state.
He further expressed the hope that this decision will also help aid reconciliation effort by Obong Attah lead 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 group to sheath the sword and follow the step taken by the federal government in de-escalating tension while the reconciliation effort is ongoing.
