Lalong Charges Residents To Get PVCs

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has challenged eligible citizens of the state who are yet to register for their Permanent Voters Card to take advantage of the two work-free days declared for June 27 and 28, 2022, to register. 

Governor Lalong who was speaking on Friday at monthly prayer and fasting held at the Government House Chapel Rayfield Jos said partipating in the democratic process is not just a civil responsibility but a spiritual one because God has given people the power to elect their leaders through choices in the ballot box.

He said it is not good for people to sit back and complain on social media and elsewhere about bad governance but yet fail to take part in the process that brings in new leadership that will change the situation. 

"Beyond prayers and fasting, we should also participate and do our part in ensuring that the right people are elected.

"Part of this is the performance of our civic duties of voting. 

"That is why I approved work-free days on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 to enable eligible citizens who have not yet obtained their Permanent Voters Card to do so.

"I charge all civil servants to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that they register so as to be able to choose their leaders during the elections.

"Failure to participate automatically means that you will live with the choices of others whether it is good or bad.

"We have been assured that our votes will count because of the reforms in the electoral process particularly the new Electoral Act."

He also used the opportunity to call on political actors and their supporters to go about campaigning and seeking electoral support in a civilized manner and according to the laws of the land.

He urged them to shun toxic campaigns that promote fake news, hatred, division, intolerance and incitement. 

According to him, the determination of all politicians should be to strengthen the peace of the state built over the years and ensure that whoever emerges victorious works for the general good of the society.