The Plateau State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to immortalise the former state Governor Chief Solomon Lar who died in a US hospital on October 9th. Lar who was the pioneer National chairman of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was also a one-time Minister for Police affairs.

While raising a motion, the deputy speaker of the assembly Mrs Joyce Ramnap who represents Langtang South called on the state Government to immortalise the late politician while acknowledging his contribution towards democracy and the rule of law in the country. Timothy Golu, PDP who represents Kanke seconded the motion that was subsequently endorsed by the house. The speaker thereafter mandated the clerk of the assembly to forward the communication to the state executive.

The Plateau State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to immortalise the former state Governor Chief Solomon Lar who died in a US hospital on October 9th. Lar who was the pioneer National chairman of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was also a one-time Minister for Police affairs.

While raising a motion, the deputy speaker of the assembly Mrs Joyce Ramnap who represents Langtang South called on the state Government to immortalise the late politician while acknowledging his contribution towards democracy and the rule of law in the country. Timothy Golu, PDP who represents Kanke seconded the motion that was subsequently endorsed by the house. The speaker thereafter mandated the clerk of the assembly to forward the communication to the state executive.

Remnap stated that Lar lived according to the Biblical injunction “love your enemies”. She added that “He practically loved his enemies; he was humble and related to the poor the same way he related to the affluent”. She said it was not a time for mourning but to thank God as he lived above the Biblical age of 70 and reached 80 years.

Sadat Garga who represents Katana under the PDP said the late politician words were always few and weighty while calling for him to be immortalised for his achievements in the areas of provision of health facilities in the state and establishment of the Plateau Radio Television station (PRTVC) while he held sway as the state Governor.

Ibrahim Baba Hassan who represents Jos North-North on the APC platform stated that the late Governor was not materialistic as he had no house of his own in Abuja while calling on other politicians to emulate his lifestyle.

The member representing Langtang north on the PDP platform, Mr Ponmak Rindap stated that Lar never stepped on any toe either big or small during his lifetime despite his towering political stature. “He used to tell us, I have nothing and I will live nothing for my children if I die, I will leave only a good name,” he said.

A minute silence was observed in honour of the former Governor.

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Solomon Lar should be immortalised – Plateau Assembly