By James Moses (9News Nigeria Jos)
Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has pledged his administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises of good governance made to the people of the state
.The Governor stated this on Sunday during an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service for his victory at the poll and reaffirmation at the Supreme Court held at Rwang Pam stadium Jos.
“I will ensure the fulfilment of my promises made to Plateau people and by the grace of God, we will not fail you. We are determined to lead Plateau to a new realm. We will continue where our great leaders have stopped. Will ride on their shoulders and raise the Plateau to a new level. I know God will supply the means. But I can assure you that the heart to do it is there with us. All we need is enhancement to do what God wants us to do. So, by the grace of God, continue to pray for us.
“To the people of Plateau, Mutfwang promised not to fail them and solicited their cooperation for the task ahead and enablement from God to do what he needed to do”.
Governor Mutfwang also added that he almost gave up when the Appeal Court overturned his victory at the Election Petitions Tribunal.
He said particularly all the gangups and frustrations faced following the Supreme Court hearing were so overwhelming but that at one point he wanted to throw in the towel, but was encouraged by the prayers of the people of the state.
He acknowledged the role of the media in the struggle to regain his mandate in Plateau, for upholding the truth and demostrating that they are truly the third estate of the realm.
Former governor of Adamawa State, Boni Haruna, and other dignitaries including former Military Governor of Plateau State, Major General Lawrence Onoja (Rtd), Emeka Etiaba SAN, The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang, State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo enchoed messages of prayer and support for the Governor’s missions to build a united and prosperous state.
President of the Pentecostal Follwship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Oke, in his sermon, drew inspiration from the Biblical messages, assuring that God would make everything new in all spheres of the state.
The event witnessed special prayers, songs ministrations from various church groups, emphasizing the cleansing, healing and restoration of a new Plateau.
-9News Nigeria.
