From Lateef Taiwo
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have declared support for their Rivers State counterpart, Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing political crisis in the State.
The Governors stated this after their meeting in Enugu under the auspices of PDP Governors’ Forum.
In a communique released after their meeting held on Wednesday, the chairman of the Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, stated that they will also employ wider consultation to return peace to the oil rich state.
“The Forum notes the crises in the Rivers State Chapter of the party and commits to ensuring peace. The Forum has resolved to stand by His Excellency, Sir Sim Fubara, Governor of Rivers State; while at the same time employ wider consultations with stakeholders for a peaceful resolution and thus find a lasting solution to the crises.”
The meeting thanked the Host, His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah for hosting the first meeting of the PDP Governors in recent times outside Abuja and for holding the Party together not only in Enugu State but in the entire South Eastern Geo-political Zone; as well as extolled his virtues and achievements as evidenced with major landmark projects and interventions.
Those in attendance were: Gov. Bala Mohammed, CON – Bauchi State – Chairman, Gov. Siminalayi Fubara – Rivers State – Vice Chairman
Gov. Peter N. Mba (Host)
iGov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri – Adamawa State – Member, Gov. Umo Eno – Akwa Ibom State – Member, Gov. Douye Diri – Bayelsa State – Member,Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori – Delta State -Member,Gov. Godwin Obaseki – Edo State – Member
x. Gov. Seyi Makinde – Oyo State – Member, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang – Plateau State – Member, Gov. Agbu Kefas – Taraba State – Member, and Gov. Dauda Lawal – Zamfara State – Member
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