The People's Democratic Party, PDP Governors Forum has expressed strong concern over the deteriorating security situation leading to the destruction of lives and properties in Plateau and Zamfara states.
They have therefore urged security agencies to redouble efforts in addressing the situation.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed disclosed this while briefing Journalists at the end of their inaugural meeting held at the Akwa Ibom Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja.
Mohammed said the governors at the meeting expressed their concern on the deteriorating security situation in the country, especially the destruction of lives and properties in Plateau and Zamfara states, among others.
"The meeting consequently advised the Federal Government and security agencies to rise to the situation and bring the situation under control".
"In the interim, the Forum would cooperate with the Federal Government on issues concerning the welfare of Nigerians and good governance while striving to maintain the independence and autonomy of the forum through offering constructive criticisms where necessary."
He said the meeting resolved to work together and unite the forum.
The Forum called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to allow free conduct of elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and other states scheduled for November.
He said, "The aim of the forum is to provide a platform for peer review of issues, policies, programmes and achievements (legacy projects) of member-Governors across the PDP States"
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang was among the PDP Governors who attended the meeting.
Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs to Executive Governor of Plateau State
11th July, 2023.
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