The Panigel Delta Forum (Pandef) has attracted attention described by the political attacks on Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Naija News Reports say the group claims senators have sexual harassment allegations against him Natasha Club Review It was part of a broader plan to remove him from the office and undermine Bola Tinubu’s second term prospect.
Pandef’s National Propaganda Secretary issued a statement on Tuesday obiuwevbi omininiclaiming that the AREWA Consultative Forum (ACF) has confirmed that the allegations against Akpabio are politically driven.
According to Pandev, the ongoing legend is the first phase of a larger plan for the North’s political power to discredit southern politicians in order to regain power in 2027.
“Political War against the South” – Pandefu
Pandef warned that the unfolding drama was not only related to Akpabio, but also a broader agenda to incite northern Nigeria to oppose President Tinob and his government.
“The ACF’s press release is nothing more than a political war against the entire people in southern Nigeria, aiming to incite the North to restore power to the region in 2027.
“By claiming that Nigerians suffered due to the economic policies of this government, the ACF deliberately laid the foundation for political unrest. Their real goal is Tinubu’s second term, but they choose to attack the people they consider to be his strongest ally, starting with Akpabio.” Statement reading.
Pandev insists that southern Nigeria holds the presidency in 2027 after eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Condemn ACF’s intervention in Senate affairs
The group criticized the ACF for calling on Northern Senators to unite against Akpabio and described it as an attempt to undermine Nigerian democracy.
According to Pandef “The Senate is an independent body governed by its rules and procedures. In the past, it served as president of the Northern and Southern Senate. Pandef, or any Southern group, never interfered in the internal affairs of the National Assembly.
“However, the ACF openly calls on the North to Akpabio, portraying him as the goal of the “Anti-Arewa Agenda”. It’s nothing more than a threat to national unity and an attempt to undermine the stability of the 10th Senate.”
Pandef further called on the National Services Agency (DSS) and Nigerian police to arrest and challenge the ACF’s national propaganda minister Professor Ta Mohammad-Baba to incite disunity in the country.
“Anyone who incites a part of the country to oppose others is committing a rebellion and security agencies must act quickly before this situation escalates,” he said. Added a statement.
Vow to defend Akpabio from “well-planned attacks”
The South-South sociopolitical group reiterated their support for Akpabio, insisting that he would not stand by when he was targeted.
The group said, “This fabricated allegation of sexual harassment is nothing more than a political head in the South-South geopolitical zone, the economic backbone of Nigeria. It is a desperate force who believes in a fictional “anti-Aiwa agenda” and will be able to regain power by doing everything.”
Pandef announced plans to convene an emergency meeting to develop how to deal with ongoing political manipulation of Akpabio and the South-South region.
The organization urged Akpabio to be strong and assured him of his unwavering support.
“We call on the Senate President to remain firm. Our people will do everything they can to protect his position and ensure that the leadership in southern Nigeria is not undermined. The Senate is governed by its own rules and the ACF cannot direct the Red Chamber how to do business,” Pandef announced.
