Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have declared their support for their Rivers State counterpart, Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing crisis in the State.
The Governors stated this after their meeting in Enugu under the auspices of PDP Governors’ Forum.
In the communique released after their meeting held on Wednesday, 17th July, 2024, the chairman of the Forum and the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala A. Mohammed, CON, 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:
i. Gov. Bala Mohammed, CON – Bauchi State – Chairman
ii. Gov. Siminalayi Fubara – Rivers State – Vice Chairman
iii. Gov. Peter N. Mba (Host)
iv. Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri – Adamawa State – Member
vi Gov. Umo Eno – Akwa Ibom State – Member
vii. Gov. Douye Diri – Bayelsa State – Member
vii Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori – Delta State -Member
ix. Gov. Godwin Obaseki – Edo State – Member
x. Gov. Seyi Makinde – Oyo State – Member
xi. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang – Plateau State – Member
xii. Gov. Agbu Kefas – Taraba State – Member
xiii. Gov. Dauda Lawal – Zamfara State – Member
