The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has hailed the release of Rivers State statutory allocation by President Bola Tinubu.
PANDEF, apex socio-political body of the Niger Delta people, described the decision of President Tinubu not to withhold Rivers allocation as “highly commendable action”.
The new National Chairman of PANDEF, Ambassador Godknows Igali, gave the commendation during a media chat at Uyo Airport in Akwa Ibom State.
Amb. 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.
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.”
According to him, President Tinubu’s decision will also support the effort of 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 their 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.
