The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will issue Certificate of Return to Plateau State Governor, Mr. Simon Lalong on Friday.

Also expected to receive their Certificates of Return are Deputy Governor-elect, Prof. Sonni Tyoden and all the lawmakers-elect.

INEC Head of Voter Education in the state, Mr Osaretin Imahiyereobo confirmed the development to The PUNCH in Jos on Tuesday.

He said that the commission had set up a committee with him as the chairman to work on the modalities for a successful presentation of the Certificates of Return to the newly elected politicians in Jos.

Osaretin said, “Yes, INEC will present the Certificates of Return to the Plateau State Governor-elect, Mr Simon Lalong and other elected state lawmakers on Friday.

The presentation of the certificate to the Governor and his deputy will come first to be followed by those of the members of the State House of Assembly.

“INEC has already set up a committee to work on the successful presentation of the Certificate of Return to their owners and as the Chairman of the committee, I can assure you that we are prepared to ensure that the occasion succeeds.”

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INEC to issue Certificates of Return to Gov. Lalong, others on Friday