Kehinde Fajobi
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has praised President Bola Tinubu for ensuring Rivers State receives its statutory allocations despite political tensions in the state.
Igali described the move as a “statesmanly decision” that provides relief not only to the people of Rivers State but also to Nigerians at large.
Speaking through PANDEF spokesperson, Chief Obiuwevbi Ominimini. in a statement issued on Sunday, Igali urged political leaders, youth, and women groups in Rivers State to embrace peace and follow the federal government’s example of de-escalating tensions.
“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,” the statement read.
“In a media chat with newsmen at Uyo airport, the new National Chairman of the body, Ambassador Godknows Igali, expressed delight that Mr. President took such a statesmanly decision, which is a relief not only to the people of Rivers State but all of Nigeria.”
Igali emphasised that the decision would prevent innocent citizens of Rivers State from bearing the brunt of political disputes between leaders in the state.
He also expressed optimism that the move would support ongoing reconciliation efforts led by Obong Victor Attah’s High-Level Peace and Reconciliation Committee, recently set up by PANDEF.
“He stated further that this decision will 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 statement continued.
The PANDEF chairman reiterated his call for all stakeholders in Rivers State to set aside their differences and work towards peace.
“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.”
Igali stressed that such collaboration would contribute to stability in Rivers State and the South South region as a whole.
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has praised President Bola Tinubu for ensuring Rivers State receives its statutory allocations despite political tensions in the state.
Igali described the move as a “statesmanly decision” that provides relief not only to the people of Rivers State but also to Nigerians at large.
Speaking through PANDEF spokesperson Chief Obiuwevbi Ominimini in a statement issued on Sunday, Igali urged political leaders, youth, and women groups in Rivers State to embrace peace and follow the federal government’s example of de-escalating tensions.
“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,” the statement read.
“In a media chat with newsmen at Uyo airport, the new National Chairman of the body, Ambassador Godknows Igali, expressed delight that Mr. President took such a statesmanly decision, which is a relief not only to the people of Rivers State but all of Nigeria.”
Igali emphasised that the decision would prevent innocent citizens of Rivers State from bearing the brunt of political disputes between leaders in the state.
He also expressed optimism that the move would support ongoing reconciliation efforts led by Obong Victor Attah’s High-Level Peace and Reconciliation Committee, recently set up by PANDEF.
“He stated further that this decision will 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 statement continued.
The PANDEF chairman reiterated his call for all stakeholders in Rivers State to set aside their differences and work towards peace.
“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.”
Igali stressed that such collaboration would contribute to stability in Rivers State and the South South region as a whole.