The Nation Newspaper Rivers crisis: Why we are with Tinubu, by PDP governors
They explained that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was desirous of the quick resolution of the conflict, adding that the president’s mediation became necessary to prevent its spread to other states.
He said contrary to criticisms by some PDP chieftains believed to be loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that its commendation of President Tinubu was “too patronising” and capable of leading the PDP into oblivion, the truce brokered by him was consistent with the NGF agenda. “All the governors of 36 states supported the move. In particular, the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, lent his weight and support to the move.
“Indeed, the Rivers State Police Command acknowledged as much in its statement issued on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Flaying the attacks on Governor Mohammed, the Forum added: “There is no way Governor Mohammed, being a lover of peace in all parts of the country, could fold his hands and fail to act or appreciate the good efforts of the President in finding a solution to the crisis.“This further explains the shuttle diplomacy employed by the PDP Governors’ Forum led by Governor Mohammed in visiting and counselling the dramatis personae in the crises.
Wike emphasised that any move aimed at destroying the political structures that were built since 2015 will be resisted. The minister chided those who accused him of demanding 25 per cent from Fubara, saying that they were ignorant. The leader of the delegation, Kingsley Chinda, House of Representatives Minority Leader, said: “We thank you for your invaluable support for all of us. You supported us all through the primaries. You are the reason why we are in the National Assembly today.”
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