The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State, Hon Rufus Bature, has stated that the victory of the APC at the Court of Appeal was long envisaged due to the failure of the PDP to abide by its own constitution, the Constitution of Nigeria, and court orders mandating them to follow democratic tenets in constituting their state Executive.

Hon Bature made this statement while presenting members-elect of the Plateau State House of Assembly, who were declared validly elected by the Court of Appeal on a homage visit to the former Governor of the State, Simon Bako Lalong.

He emphasized that the victory means a lot for the people of Plateau State and the APC family, as more development will be recorded, continuing from where the former Governor Lalong stopped.

The State Chairman of the APC highlighted the importance of the members-elect visiting the leader of the APC in Plateau State straight from the court to appreciate his leadership and guidance throughout the period of the struggle.

According to him, the victory holds significant meaning for the people of Plateau State and the APC family, as more development will be recorded continuing from where the Minister and former Governor stopped.

Speaking on behalf of the Members, Minority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly and Member of Shendam Constituency, Hon. Joe Bukar, stated that the APC remains a strong party in the state, and its records of achievements continue to be appreciated by the people.

Bukar pointed out that the court’s declaration affirming the election of the APC members clearly gives them an absolute majority in the House of Assembly and an opportunity to work for the interests of the generality of the citizens, irrespective of backgrounds.

Responding, Labour and Employment Minister Simon Bako Lalong urged them to be magnanimous in victory and consider the development as a win-win for all citizens of the State and their constituents.

Lalong advised them to be prepared to put aside politics and serve the people without any hindrance, as Plateau people are yearning for genuine leadership at this period of their history.

According to him, politics must be done without any form of bitterness, as all candidates and parties are citizens of Plateau State who want to contribute to the development of the State.

The new members-elect are Daniel Naanlong (Mikang), Sylvester Wallangko (Bokkos), Abdul Yanga (Mangu North East), Mathew Kwarpo (Mangu South), Dachung Moses (Riyom), Abel Nimchak (Langtang North North), Danty Laven (Pankshin South), Mark Sunday (Jos North West), Dagogot Owen (QuanPan North), Bendel Nanchwat (Langtang South), Isaac Dalyop Gyang (Jos South). (Saturday Tribune)

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