By James Moses (9News Nigeria -Jos)
Plateau political crisis ends as Speaker swear-in new members.
Plateau Speaker finally swears in All Progessives Congress (APC) lawmakers in Jos on Friday.
Governor Mutfwang Manasseh Mutfwang receives principal officers, new members.
Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has officially welcomed the newly inaugurated members of the Plateau State, along with their principal officers whose return to office was validated by the judgment of the Court of Appeal.
This development puts an end, the recent misunderstanding within the House.
The Plateau State House of Assembly Speaker on Friday finally swears- in the All Progessives Congress (APC) lawmakers who were declared winners after the Court of Appeal sacked the 16 PDP members in the grounds tha their party was not qualified to sponsor candidates in the election.
9News Nigeria correspondent reports that the Speaker, Hon. Gabriel Kudangbena Dewan sworn- in the members at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, where the House is temporary conducting its legislative activities.
Earlier, the Speaker stated that he had received a Court directive not to swear-in the affected members until a determination of the suit filed by the sacked PDP lawmakers who challenged the Appeal Court’s judgement.
Governor Mutfwang, who hosted the members at the Old Government House in Rayfield on Friday, February 5, 2024 emphasized the importance of fostering harmonious working relationship and enhancing collaborations among the three branches of governmnt in the best interest of the State.
He congratulated the newly sworn-in members and principal officers, stating, “Today brings me immense joy. I have always advocated for the seamless functioning of the three arms of government. Thus, it is gratifying to witness the House fully operational, poised to safeguard the interests of the people of Plateau State across various constituencies.
“Despite wrong accusations of obstructing the House’s inauguration, It is evident that the House’s inauguatiion, It’s evident that the House is fully in-charge of its affairs, and I commend you for that, Rest assured, we are committed to serving the people of Plateau State”
Governor Mutfwang assured members of government support in enhancing the capacity through training, to enable them to formulate quality legislation for effective governance in the interest of the people.
“We are dedicated to collaborating effectively to advance the interests of the people of Plateau State. The citizens expect nothing less than a cohesive effort from the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary to ensure security, economic development, and overall progress”, he added.
Governor Mutfwang pledges to lead by example in fulfilling the mandate entrusted to him by the people of Plateau State.
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