PDP Governors’ Forum Asks FG To Tackle Rising Wave Of Security Challenges; Rivers Governor Shuns Meeting

By Ayodele Oni

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has drawn the attention of the Federal Government to the continued massacre of innocent Nigerians in Plateau and Zamfara States by suspected bandits.

The Governors met in Abuja on Tuesday and decried the deteriorating security situation nationwide.

Chairman of the Forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who read the communique after the closed door meeting, which lasted five hours, said there is urgent need by the Federal Government and Security Agencies to rise to the challenge.

“The meeting noted the deteriorating security situation in the country especially the wanton destruction of lives and properties in Plateau and Zamfara States amongst other states.

“The meeting consequently advised the Federal Government and Security Agencies to rise to the situation and bring the situation under control.

“The meeting (also) resolved to work together and unite the Forum. The aim of the Forum is to provide a platform for peer review of issues, policies, programmes and achievements (legacy projects) of member-Governors across the PDP States.

“The meeting advised the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), the security agencies, and the Federal Government to be neutral in the conduct of the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo States.

“The meeting noted the deteriorating security situation in the country especially the wanton destruction of lives and properties in Plateau and Zamfara States amongst other States.

The meeting consequently advised the Federal Government and security agencies to rise to the situation and bring the situation under control.

“In the interim, the Forum would cooperate with the Federal Government on issues concerning the welfare of Nigerians and good governance, while striving to maintain the independence and autonomy of the Forum through offering constructive criticisms where necessary.”

Twelve out of the party’s 13 Governors, except Rivers state Governor, Simi Fubara, attended the meeting which was indicative of the unity they enjoy.