The Plateau State Governor-elect, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has assured the Citizens of the State better days ahead and the commitment of his administration to work in the collective interest of the Citizens once they are sworn into office.
Barr. Mutfwang appreciated the people of Plateau State for the mandate given to them and promised not to disappoint the confidence reposed in them but justify same by providing credible leadership that will restore the lost glory of the State so that the labour of the founding Fathers will not be in vain.
“I want to thank the people for this unique opportunity to make history. We are aware that the hopes of the people about our emergence are very high and by the grace of God we will not take the mandate the people have given us for granted.
“We will do our best to justify the confidence that has been reposed in us and together with my Members in the State House of Assembly, I want us to join hands together and know that this is for Plateau, this is our Plateau and that through us and by us, Plateau will become GREAT AGAIN” he disclosed.

The Governor-elect made these known at the Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Jos, Plateau State shorting after receiving he, his running Mate and State Assembly Members-elect received their certificates of return certifying them as duly elected during the Saturday 18th March, 2023 Governorship/State Assembly Elections in the State.
He lauded the impartiality of the electoral umpire, INEC as well as adhering strictly to due process of the law but charged Adhoc staff employed by INEC for electoral purposes to be patriotic and desist from acts capable of sabotaging the democratic process.
“There is no sign that the process was properly done other than the response of the people which was reflected by the spontaneous joy and rejoicing across the State and beyond” he said.

In his remarks, the Plateau State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Oliver Tersoo Agundu commended the hard work, sacrifice and commitment of the those who contributed to the huge successes recorded throughout the general elections in the State especially the tireless commitment of the indefatigable INEC Staff who endured all situations to deliver.
“As an individual and even more as the Head of the Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) here in Plateau State I am proud to say that we have delivered on our promise to the good people of Plateau State.
“Today, I can proudly say that in good conscience and testimonies of the vast majority of Plateau Citizens we have delivered on our promise and we are here to handover the baton of accountability and responsibility to the winners of the most transparent electoral process we were privileged and honoured to serve as midwives. The event inaugurates a new chapter that beckons on all of you who receive their certificate of Return today to fulfill their promise to the people as we have done.
“We promised a fair, transparent, credible and inclusive election and we have by the grace of God and support of the people of goodwill we have delivered. I have therefore thrown a challenge to you the Governor-elect/Deputy Governor-elect and Members-elect of Plateau State House of Assembly to also deliver on your promises to the hospitable, lovable and good people of Plateau State when you eventually assume duty in your respective positions. As an electoral body, we are not oblivious of our constitutional assigned role to the Nigerian Nation but as Citizens of Nigeria and Members of the Public we equally expect and demand good governance anchored on transparency, accountability, welfarism and total commitment to public good.
“All of you are here today because of a transparent process and responsible electoral management. I therefore enjoin you and also challenge you today to ensure at all times that the government of Plateau State under your watch is conducted and anchored on transparency and responsibility to the people” he concluded.

In his remarks, INEC National Commissioner Hon. Mohammed Haruna Kudu admonished the elected officials not to disappoint the mandate given to them by the people but ensure they work to provide the much needed dividends of democracy which will increase the public confidence in the Nation’s democracy.

The Governor-elect, Deputy Governor-elect and all the 24 Members-elect received their certificate of return.

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Barr. Caleb Mutfwang Receives Certificate of Return, Assures Plateau Citizens of Better Days Ahead