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The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed worry and dismay over the recent pronouncement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which halted the disbursement of funds from the Federation Allocation Committee (FAAC) to Rivers State.

PANDEF said the primary casualties of the judicial restraint will be the innocent citizens of Rivers State, for whom the funds serve as a lifeline for economic, social growth and infrastructural development.

PANDEF spokesperson, Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini said, “As a pivotal contributor to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy—Rivers State should not be subjected to fiscal strangulation owing to a political discord that remains eminently resolvable. ndeed, to deprive the state of its rightful allocations is to impose unwarranted hardship on a people who have consistently contributed to national sustenance”.

PANDEF stated that while it remains resolute in its commitment to fostering reconciliation, conflict resolution, and social cohesion across the Niger Delta, it earnestly implores the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision in the supreme interest of economic stability, social justice, and national unity.

“The South-South region has remained a bastion of peace and an unwavering pillar of Nigeria’s economic survival. It is, therefore, imperative that judicial and political institutions exercise prudence, equity, and foresight in handling matters that profoundly impact the welfare of the region,” Ominimini said.

“This verdict constitutes a grave impediment to the painstaking peace-building initiatives spearheaded by PANDEF, particularly through the Obong Victor Attah-led Peace and Reconciliation Committee. The committee, having already commenced its reconciliatory engagements, has begun to record commendable strides in fostering harmony and stability within the state.

“PANDEF reaffirms its unwavering advocacy for dialogue, justice, and sustainable development. We call upon all relevant stakeholders—including the Federal Government, political actors, and the judiciary—to ensure that the people of Rivers State are not unduly victimized by avoidable political contentions. The sanctity of governance demands that economic imperatives supersede political rivalries for the greater good of the nation.

“One thing that has come to mind in the midst of this Supreme Court ruling is the withdrawal of the Local government fund to Lagos state during the istration of Asiwaju Bola Amed Tinubu as Governor of Lagos State by then President Olusegun Obasanjo.

“It was widely condemned by Nigerians and the international communities. One therefore wonders that such repetition would emerge again even in higher magnitude in this 21st century with potentially grave implications for peace and security in the entire Niger Delta.

https://guardian.ng/news/pandef-urges-supreme-court-to-reconsider-judgement-on-rivers-allocation/

All these judicial rascality on top high cost of living and hardship could ignite unrest. Selfish political ambition being taken to the extreme.

If you’re unpopular you should step aside and let others lead, don’t foist yourself on the people using military-style tactics

Some people have run out of Supreme Court Interpretations, hence now resort to name - dropping Social cultural organisation appeal. After leading Fubara to his near - certain political death they are now throwing up other propaganda and misinformation. I think those people like Ugo Chinyere and his friend up there who deliberately misinformed Nigerians and Nairalanders about SC judgement should be summoned and punished for deterrence. They have been taking Nigerians for granted for too long. Enough of these propaganda and misinformation peddlers!

PANDEF don taya to threaten? Now na urge dem dey urge...

Nobody can fight the FG and win.

Since you guys knew it was resolvable, why wait till the supreme court judgment? You guys should've intervened early enough to forestall all of these.

Peteratoree4r:
Uhsh

Oga win alone and stop disturbing us with this ad

Consider what? These people are clowns.

otilo...
Even if supreme court is wrong they have to be obeyed.
Wike won this one.

Be like Nigeria needs to establish a Super supreme Court oo so that trials can continue after Supreme Court judgement

How can a governor be using only four of HOA to run the state, budget and other bills, and ostracize the other 27 elected ?
It is not right
We can’t be letting impunity have its way all the time
The Governor is the one who should reconsider his position

Reconsider, as in more like pleading, maybe they should have done better before the court issues.

I see dark clouds in ND


FG should thread cautiously

Bulaba also experienced the same treatment when he was still a governor of Lagos State in the hands of OBJ & I'm sure he understands how it feels like to run a state without federal allocation.

Now he wants to give Gov. Siminilayi Fubara the same treatment because of his 2nd term ambition.
The werey wants to withhold allocation from the region where about 70 percent of the country's revenue is coming from.
OK na.

NOETHNICITY:
How can a governor be using only four of HOA to run the state, budget and other bills, and ostracize the other 27 elected ?
It is not right
We can’t be letting impunity have its way all the time
The Governor is the one who should reconsider his position

That is because they defected to another party and lost their seats according to the constitution.

kingbee90:

That is because they defected to another party and lost their seats according to the constitution.

The court have ordered that those 27member be allowed to seat and laws, and if the governor doesn’t comply his state should not get allocation

Hmmm

tiswell:
I see dark clouds in ND


FG should thread cautiously

Bro, there no dark cloud anywhere
The worse scenario is the governor gets butted out

This is what i expected Ohaneze to advocate for,not calling for the impeachment of Fubara.

NOETHNICITY:
The court have ordered that those 27member be allowed to seat and laws, and if the governor doesn’t comply his state should not get allocation

You mean Wike's & Bulaba's supreme court?
Dey play.

Arlee:
This is what i expected Ohaneze to advocate for,not calling for the impeachment of Fubara.

Ohaneze Ndigbo has yet to make a statement.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, of the APC-led Ohaneze Ndigbo faction, speaks only for himself and those who sent him.

kingbee90:

You mean Wike's & Bulaba's supreme court?
Dey play.

When other courts were busy issuing judgements unfavorable to Wike, you applauded them.
But just one that is unfavorable to you, the court is now useless

Fubara funded PANDEF.

princepee:
otilo...
Even if supreme court is wrong they have to be obeyed.
Wike won this one.

ahhhhh,they don't wanna hear Wike o!
They prefer 4- people ( legislatures) ruling them in Rivers.
Some of us,who are seeing 🙈 things afar,warned Fubara them- that should allowed Peace to reign and reconcile,as a democrats but some people - Old and expired Politicians were just helping to deceive him.e.g how can a Former governor in Rivers,who once Obtain an Indefinite Perpetual Injunction in Court,over Probe of his era- is now an adverser to governor Fubara?
No be JuJu be that.
Just Kiss the TRUTH!

tiswell:
I see dark clouds in ND


FG should thread cautiously

Court has given final judgement which must be followed.No amount of emotion will make the judgement change.When Fubara and co where destroying assembly complex, presenting budget in the morning and by night it has been ed and signed. Budget of 1trillion ooo.Guys were happy nah and cheering Fubara to carry on the illegality and the other party
decided to approach the judiciary to test the law which later came out in their favor.
I didn't hear Atiku talked about supreme court judgement ooo in a case he had always given opinion but na Natasha matter e carry for Head. And u want someone like me to believe the likes of Atiku and other politicians are better than Tinubu.Politician only talk about the one that favors them whether it's legal or illegal.I just love to see the drama

Instead of many of you Elders to work with both to make peace but you played side politic till everything becomes a threat . Where were you when both were playing political power instead of governance ? You People don't talk about the peace of your state but only talk about your monthly ATM machine when it was 🛑.

Arlee:
This is what i expected Ohaneze to advocate for,not calling for the impeachment of Fubara.

So, you believed that nonsense statement was from the Ohaneze Ndigbo?!
You need a brain transplant.

Then tell Fubara to obey the Supreme Court judgement.



Very simple.



The law will not bend for Fubara or anyone during this era.

Lol

Na waa o

If you give person life goat, you leave the rope too.