The South-South Zonal Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday criticised the breach of law and order in Rivers State.
This was contained in a communiqué read by its Chairman, Dr. Steve Oru, after a meeting held in Asaba. the Delta State capital.
The communiqué, signed by the 10 Zonal executives of the party, urged the feuding factions in Rivers State to put the interest of the state above other considerations.
It said that efforts were geared toward the peaceful resolution of the crises in Rivers State House of Assembly, as the committee would soon embark on consultation with stakeholders.
It said the committee would visit President Goodluck Jonathan; the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur; the PDP Board of Trustees Chairman, Chief Tony Anenih; Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State; and former Federal Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, among others.
It added that the committee passed a vote of confidence in President Goodluck Jonathan for his transformation agenda, economic stabilisation, enhanced security and the fight against terrorism.
It also commiserated with the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on the death of her foster mother.
The committee lauded the developmental stride of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State in education, the Asaba International Airport project, micro credit scheme, youth empowerment and roads construction among others.
It advised all PDP members to remain resolute to party tenets, be disciplined, loyal and supportive of the party’s ideals.
Signatories to the communiqué wre: Chief Joe Ediowele, the Secretary; Chief Festus Ochonogor, the Organising Secretary; and Val Areyenka, the Legal Adviser.
Others were: Elizabeth Essien, the Woman Leader; Theresa Ezama, the Treasurer; Imo-Owo Okpokpor, the Publicity Secretary, and others.
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