By Matthew Tegha

Mr. Sunday Biggs, the Permeant Secretary, Special Duties and Inter-government Affairs, Plateau State, has declared intention to contest for the 2023 governorship election in Plateau State.

Mr. Biggs on Wednesday 9th March 2022 at his home town in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, held a declaration rally at the NUT center with a mammoth crowd to witness the epoch occasion. 

Mr Biggs said he has the mental capacity and intellectual ability with requisite experience to lead the state to a better destination since he has worked with former Governor Joshua Dariye, Jonah David Jang and Governor Simon Lalong. He noted that he is the only aspirant among over 70 persons contesting for the 2023 governorship election that has worked closely with three Governors and technocrats that has great influence on developmental policies.

“My work has made me interact with captains of industry, top technocrats, diplomats and a cross section of top political leaders of this country and I have been privileged to work with technocrats and public officers. I have learned a lot from our past and present leaders. I have tapped from their wisdom, expertise and knowledge and equipped with experience to offer myself as the next Chief Servant leader of Plateau State.” 

“It is based on this that my campaign mantra is anchored on:  “TheBiggThingsComing” which speaks to the common yearnings and aspirations of most of our citizens in Plateau State” He said.

He stated that his vast experience in the workings of government has positioned him with the understanding and knowledge of issues and dynamics of developmental governance as well as social, economic and infrastructural re-engineering most especially on the Plateau. 

Biggs said his campaign would be anchored on Peace and enhanced security, Agricultural development, Solid Minerals Development and Mining and Social Services and Critical infrastructure.

“I am very mindful of the place of  women, children and people living with Disabilities. I did not mention them separately because I hold the view of our equality; the task now is to secure the ticket of our great party, the APC.” he said.

He said if given the Mandate, he will present to the great people of Plateau State and all inclusive governance and a level playing ground where ethnicity and religion would not be used against any individual in Plateau state.

The declaration rally started earlier with a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Mangu Local Government Area, Hon Daput Minister and also some supervisory counselors who also held a welcoming valedictory session at the Mangu Local Government Council before proceeding to the venue of the declaration which was massively attended.

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Plateau 2023: Sunday Biggs Declares Intention for Gubernatorial Election