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Declaring state of emergency in Rivers alarming – PANDEF

PANDEF

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed serious alarm over the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.

This development comes as the state grapples with a crisis that PANDEF describes as “ordinarily avoidable.”

According to a press release issued by its national spokesperson, Obiuwevbi Ominimini, PANDEF said it is currently studying the situation and will soon release its official position on the matter.