PDP GOVERNORS FORUM URGES FG TO ADDRESS INSECURITY, OIL THEFT

REPORTER: LAWRENCE NWOKEDI

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum wants Federal Government to take urgent steps to address insecurity challenges bedeviling the country.

In a communique issued at the end of its meeting in Aba, Abia State, the forum noted that Federal Government should collaborate with state governments in bringing down security to the grassroots.

The Forum decried the terrible pains and hardship Nigerians were facing in virtually all aspects of life.

The meeting also expressed concern about reports and claims of incident of stealing of crude oil ranging from eighty percent to ninety five percent of production made by industry practitioners.

The Forum called on the Federal Government to setup an appropriate mechanism to reverse the trend and bring the perpetrators to account.

The PDP Governors noted that the collapse of the National Grid for one hundred and twenty six times in the last seven years.

The Forum described the resulting non-availability of power as most unfortunate.

According to the Forum, the Governors will resist any further attempt by NNPC to ascribe unsubstantiated subsidy claims to other tiers of government.

The Forum noted the approval by the PDP NEC of the Time Table and Timelines for Congresses and Convention of the Party and urged party members and party leadership to remain focused and united in order to regain power in 2023 general election.