NGF: 26 Governors Shun Jang’s Meeting

Started by Shola Sholaz, Aug 12, 2013, 09:48 AM

Shola Sholaz

FOR the third time in the series, governors loyal to Chibuike Amaechi led Nigeria Governors' Forum, NGF yesterday shunned the meeting summoned by Jonah Jang of Plateau State faction.
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Yesterday's meeting which took place at the new secretariat of Jang led NGF at 2 Nana Close, off Erie Crescent, Nile Street, Maitama, Abuja, followed the one it held on June 17 which attracted 18 state governors.
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The deputy governors present were Yomi Awoniyi of kogi; Nuhu Bajoga Audu of Kaduna; Efiok Cobham of Cross River; Anambra state deputy and that of Gombe. Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State and Isa Yuguda of Bauchi who belong to this faction were absent.
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While the meeting was still going on, Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State told Journalists that the meeting was called to find a way of reconciling Amaechi led NGF and that of Jang to enable them continue to work in the interest of Nigerians.