Plateau Legislators Drum Support For Governor Lalong's Vice Presidential Bid 

Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have drummed support for the State Governor, Simon Lalong to be considered as the Vice-Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The support came through a motion on adjournment moved by House majority leader Naanlong Daniel urging the State Legislature to lead the quest and all-out Campaign for the State Governor to be picked as deputy to the APC presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu.

The members made this submission during Thursday Plenary, presided by the Speaker Rt. Hon. Yakubu Yackson Sanda.

Majority leader of the house and member representing Mikang Constituency, Hon Naanlong Daniel in a motion said Governor Simon Lalong deserves support to be picked out of the North Central zone as the vice-presidential candidate of the APC, given his track record in the area of peace, unity and human development.

He noted that the governor's wealth of experience and leadership disposition speaks volumes about his credibility to be considered for the Vice President.

Members in their separate contributions supported the motion in view of Governor Lalong's unbiased disposition and his experience networking with other parts of the country.

They described Governor Lalong as the best match to deputize the APC Presidential Flag bearer Senator Ahmad Bola Tinubu, saying his humble personality, loyalty and pragmatic leadership style are worthy of mention.

The Legislators noted that Governor Lalong, has played and is still playing a significant role as the Chairman of the Northern Governors forum, as he was able to bring about oeace and unity within the region.

The house resolved to work tirelessly and collectively towards the success of the Vice-Presidential candidature of Governor Lalong.

They called on all APC leadership, stakeholders and the good people of Plateau within and outside the State to join hands to actualise the project.