The article reports on a meeting held by the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Peace and Reconciliation Committee in Port Harcourt, where the focus was on promoting political stability and unity in Rivers State. The Chairman of the Rivers Elders Forum, Rufus George, urged all political parties to respect the wishes of the people and work together to resolve the ongoing crisis in the state. He expressed optimism about progress in reconciliation efforts and called for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to ensure peace.
The meeting specifically aimed at fostering unity between two key political factions in the state: Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Niger Delta activist AnnKio Briggs emphasized the importance of political stability in Rivers State for the wider nation, urging PANDEF to seek the presidency’s support in finding a lasting solution. The PANDEF delegation at the meeting included notable figures such as former Akwa Ibom State Governor Victor Attah and several senators and leaders from the Niger Delta region.
The central theme of the meeting was the need for mutual respect and adherence to the people’s mandate to achieve lasting peace and stability in the state.
