Plateau 2023: 'I Remain LP Governorship Candidate' - Margif

Governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Plateau State, Yohanna Margif, has insisted that he is the authentic flag bearer of the party in the state, urging the people to disregard anyone parading himself as the new party candidate.

Margif disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Jos on Sunday, stating some individuals had approached him, requesting he relinquish the ticket to them which met his refusal.

"Being the serious minded Politician that I am, I felt it will be unwise to toy with the party mandate and the peoples trust hence my stern refusal to grant their wishes.

"Surprisingly while I was strategically going on with my campaigns my attention was  drawn to a purported and illegal primary election by some disgruntled political elements who disguised themselves as members of Labour Party in Plateau State in which one Dr Patrick Dakum emerges as my replacement."

"While I find that Kangaroo arrangement which is obviously borne out of desperation laughable, it is imperative I set the records straight."

"I  wish to state clearly that I am the only and authentic governorship candidate of Labour Party in Plateau.

“I wish to state clearly that I have not in any way contemplated withdrawing from the 2023 governorship election in Plateau State and I will not withdraw from the race."

Margif reiterated his determination  to win the election and give Plateau people the good governance that will enthrone development.

“I am not in the contest to withdraw, and the ticket of Labour Party in Plateau State is not for sale.

"Therefore, those who are clamouring for the ticket and misleading gullible Plateau people and Nigerians that I have withdrawn from the race should desist forthwith.”

Margif threatened legal action if his mandate is tempered with while calling on his supporters to remain calm and disregard any rumour of his purported withdrawal from the race.