FORMER GOVERNOR LALONG SOLOMON SAID APC HAS STRONG GROUNDS TO TAKE BACK ITS MANDATE IN PLATEAU STATE.

For the first time since leaving office as Governor, former Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has visited Jos for a critical stakeholders meeting of the APC in the State. 

Governor Lalong while addressing the stakeholders said he was delighted to be back home and happy to meet various members of the party with whom he has served in the past 8 years. 

He extended the goodwill of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who asked him to appreciate the Plateau APC family for doing its best to ensure the victory of the Tinubu/Shettima Ticket in the last general elections despite the stiff contest.

According to Lalong, the party has put behind it the setbacks experienced during the last elections in the State and is very optimistic of reclaiming its mandate at the Tribunal which is hearing the cases.

He asked members of the party to be resolute and continue to be united as they await the verdict of the tribunal since the APC has strong grounds to take back its mandate.

The former Governor challenged members of the APC to put the interest of the party above personal considerations as the party's success is the only guarantee for success to any ambition and aspiration.

On recent developments in the State, Lalong asked the citizens to give the current government all support needed to address the insecurity that has returned after the exit of the APC Government, saying the matter of peace and security requires collective efforts. 

He also commended the Local Government Chairmen who have resisted the use of self help following their suspension and dissolution. He said since the matter has been taken before the courts, everyone should maintain peace and await the court to speak for peace to reign as Plateau cannot afford to be plunged into crises again.

APC Chairman Rufus Bature while welcoming the stakeholders said the meeting was meant to examine the matters arising since the last elections and also remind members of the party that there is work ahead. 

The meeting later went into a closed door session after which a communique was issued.