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LAGOS – The South South apex socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended President Bola Ahmed led Federal Government for the release of the statutory allocation due to Rivers State.
According to a release made available to journalists on Sunday by Chief (Dr.) Obiuwevbi Ominimini, spokesman of PANDEF, the commendation came when the National Chairman of the body, Amb. Godknows Igali met with newsmen at Uyo airport on Saturday.
Ominimini noted that the PANDEF boss, expressed delight that the President took such a state-manly decision which is a relief not only to the people of Rivers State but all Nigerians.
He stated further that the decision will ensure that innocent citizens of Rivers State will not suffer vicariously from the family feud between some of the political leaders of the state.
The PANDEF National Chairman also expressed hope that the decision will further aid efforts by Obong Victor Attah led high level Peace and Reconciliation Committee recently constituted by the organisation.
The PANDEF leader called on all political actors and leaders in Rivers State as well as youth and women groups to sheath the sword and follow the steps taken by the Federal Government in de-escalating tension while the reconciliation effort by the elders of the region is ongoing.
Joy Anigbogu is Politics Editor with Independent Newspapers.
