Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for for his neutrality in the affairs of the Judiciary particularly in the appeal cases and judgements delivered by the Supreme Court.
He also commended the courage of the Justices of the Supreme Court in delivering justice in the manner they did, saying their actions have left an indelible mark on the hearts of the people of Plateau State.
Governor Mutfwang gave commendation Saturday while receiving speaking to mammoth crowd at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, Barkin Ladi who went to receive him back from Abuja and later at
Ladi a grand reception at the Langfield Resort in Jos.
Mutfwang while addressing the people acknowledged that power comes from God and called on the people to unite and give him maximum support to deliver good governance in the State.
,“God is the giver of power; we know no one but we know God and he looked at us with mercy and gave us victory. Thank you, God; thank you Plateau people; thank you Mr. President; thank you Supreme Court, for doing the right thing.
This is the gathering of Plateau people; it is beyond PDP… We have always believed in the judiciary as an institution; our respect and belief in justice were restored… What the people of Plateau, Nigerians, have done has spurred me, and I will continue to live for the interest of Plateau and end poverty, illiteracy, have good educational structure and overall, bring good governance to the people.”
He assured that by the grace of God, Plateau will be great beyond expectation.
Also speaking, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, assured the Governor of the support of the Legislative Arm of Government and called for unity among the people so that the development of the State could be achieved.
Dewan who described himself as unifier of the people expressed confidence in the governor, referred to him as a man who fears God and is optimistic that Governor Mutfwang will not discriminate in anyway.
Also speaking,one time Governor of the State, Senator Jonah Jang, the State Chairman of PDP, Chris Hassan, former Senate Minority Leader Simon Mwadkwon, the State ALGON Chairman, Hamisu Anani, an elder statesman Amb. Yahaya Kwande, and Hajiya Jamila Gwandu all called for unity among the good people of Plateau for the development of the State.
Jang said, “I only give glory to God for this victory. If there is any party without structure in Plateau State, it is the APC people who walked out during their congress, and the former governor announced the APC flag bearers.
Their State Chairman didn’t buy the form, but that was not our business. Governor Mutfwang is a man with a lion’s heart; he is a God-given Governor.
“Plateau people prayed, Nigerians prayed, people around the world prayed, and God answered the people’s prayers and touched the heart of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and they brought the truth out… Mutfwang should forgive but when you see any wrong done to the Plateau people, look into it according to the law. Now is the time for governance. I challenge you to work and surpass my record.” Jang concluded.
The Party Chairman, Hassan, who also spoke said, “The journey had been tortuous, but the Lord saw us through. Plateau people didn’t make a mistake. I’m voting for Governor, and Mutfwang the PDP. I assure you that the PDP is well structured, and we will support the governor to deliver on the dividends of democracy.
Also present during the grand reception were other PDP stalwarts among them the PDP Legislators that recently lost their political seats at the National and State Assembly as a result of Court of Appeal miscarriage of justice,, State Executives, Members of the State Judiciary, Traditional institution and religion leaders.
Krestnews correspondent reports that the crowd of people on the major roads and the venue of the reception venue was very unprecedented.