The Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF has expressed concern over the political standoff in Abia State and called on parties to the crisis to respect the rule of law.The Chairman of the forum and Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, made this known while addressing traditional rulers from Abia State who paid condolence visit to Sokoto State. The monarchs were in Sokoto to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the death of top politician, Umaru Shinkafi.
Mr. Yari said the thirty-six state governors in the country are worried about the political logjam in Abia State, and are working behind the scene to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order in the state.
The governor said it is important for all sides claiming victory over the governorship contest to respect the courts and avoid acts that would lead to violence. The royal fathers were led by the Chairman of both the South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Abia State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Eberechi Dick.
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