The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Peace and
Reconciliation Committee has appealed for mutual respect and political
stability in Rivers State, calling on all parties to prioritise the wishes of
the people.
The Chairman of the Rivers Elders Forum, Rufus George,
who made this call at a closed-door meeting on Wednesday in Port Harcourt,
expressed optimism about the reconciliation efforts, stating that progress had
been made in resolving the crisis.
According to him, peace was achievable if all parties
respected the people’s mandate.
DAILY POST reports that the main focus of the meeting
was on fostering unity between the two political factions in the state,
Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
He also charged President Bola Tinubu to wade into the
matter in ensuring a peaceful resolution.
On her part, Niger Delta activist AnnKio Briggs
applauded PANDEF’s intervention, stressing that political stability in Rivers
State was crucial for the entire nation.
She urged the committee to prevail on the presidency
to engage the minister in achieving a lasting solution.
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