THE leadership of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF has tabled the demand for federalism before the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi.
PANDEF made the demand at an interactive meeting held on Friday in Yenagoa when Obi visited Bayelsa State in continuation of his presidential campaign.
The group’s demand which was read to the Labour Party candidate and signed by Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, National Chairman and Dr. Godknows B. Igali, Secretary, Board of Trustess, insisted that he shows commitment to a true federal structure if elected president of the country.
“Supporting the setting up of modular refineries to promote employment opportunities, check security challenges in the Niger Delta and supplement local production of refined products.
“Completion of the Gas Mega City in Delta State, the Brass Fertilizer Complex in Bayelsa State, and the reactivation of ALSCON Aluminum Smelter Plant in Akwa Ibom State as well as formation of Coast Guards under the supervision of the Nigerian Navy to bolster Maritime Security.
“The I6-Point Agenda – we presented the 16-Point Demand to the present administration on 1st November, 2016. We will provide copies to you and your team for your perusal and finally, we like to place on record, the desire of the South South Zone to play critical role for the success of your government, when you win as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
