Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on President Bola Tinubu to work together with states to produce enduring solutions to the nation’s security and economic problems.
The call is coming amid worsening hardship in the country, occasioned by the economic and security challenges being faced by the nation.
The governors urged the federal government to rise to the occasion and address the situation before it gets out of hand.
This was contained in a communique issued by the governors after their meeting on Monday in Abuja.
Reading a communique issued at the end of the meeting the chairman of the forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed lamented the free-falling value of the naira and called for measures to halt the trend.
They also reiterated their call for the establishment of multi-level police.
“The meeting reviewed the State of the Nation and noted the hardship being faced by Nigerians as a result of the economic and security challenges facing the nation.
“The forum consequently urges the federal government to as a matter of urgency embark on initiatives involving all the sub-national governments to bring a lasting solution to the crises,” the Forum said.
However, the Forum assured the people that the PDP governors would continue to play their part in the effort to bring security and succour to the people.
“To this end, we reiterate our call for state police with appropriate safeguards to avoid any abuse or overreach by any tier of government.
“The Forum decried the falling value of the Naira and requested the monetary and fiscal authorities to find appropriate solutions,” they added.
The communique read in part: “The meeting reviewed the State of the Nation and noted the hardship being faced by Nigerians as a result of the economic and security challenges facing the nation.
“The Forum consequently urges the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency embark on initiatives involving all the sub national governments to bring a lasting solution to the crises.
“The PDP Governors will continue to play their part in the effort to bring security and succour to our people.
“To this end, we reiterate our call for State Police with appropriate safeguards to avoid any abuse or overreach by any tier of government.
“The Forum decried the falling value of the Naira and requested the monetary and fiscal authorities to find appropriate solutions.
“The meeting further reviewed recent developments in the Peoples Democratic Party and committed to leading efforts to revamp and reposition the party to serve as an effective opposition to the ruling Party in Nigeria.
“Furthermore, the Forum passed a vote of confidence in the Iliya Damagum led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Party and urged it to put in motion the machinery for convening meetings of the appropriate organs of the party – from Caucus to National Executive Committee (NEC) as soon as possible.”
Fielding questions after delivering the communique, Governor Mohammed dismissed insinuation that the main opposition leader has lost its voice amid growing hardship in the country.
He warned that even though the party supported the removal of petroleum subsidy, the free-fall of the naira has placed the country on the road to Venezuela in reference to the South American country’s endless economic woes.
