Jos — Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to tackle insecurity in Plateau State and across Nigeria, insisting that residents must be able to return to their farms, rebuild their communities and raise their families without fear.
Akpabio gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking at the All Progressives Congress, APC North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos, where he declared that Plateau was now United behind the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“This administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to bring your sufferings to an end. Are you prepared to be beneficiaries of the new dawn that is coming to Plateau State? “My job as a Senate President and Chairman of the National Assembly is to assure you that this President means well for Nigeria, and particularly for the good people of Plateau State”.
Akpabio said the political differences that divided votes among prominent APC leaders in Plateau during the 2023 elections had been resolved, expressing confidence that the state would deliver massive support for Tinubu in 2027.
“Now you need to know that the two people who were dividing your votes in 2023 are now together. You are talking about Caleb Mutfwang, your governor, and then the National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the two have come together now, and so Plateau is one. Plateau is one. Plateau is one”, he said.
He urged political leaders to ensure that the unity translates into meaningful efforts to protect lives, restore livelihoods and improve the well-being of residents.
Akpabio disclosed that the National Assembly was advancing the constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police, which he said would strengthen security arrangements and improve the protection of communities.
He also welcomed Tinubu’s commitment to rebuilding affected communities, helping internally displaced persons return home and directing security agencies to take decisive action against insecurity expressing optimism that improved security would enable displaced farmers to return to their farmlands and boost agricultural activities in the state.
“Once again, you will go back to the farms. As members of the National Assembly, we are behind the President in his efforts to ensure that security returns to Nigeria”, he said.
The Senate President urged the people of Plateau to support Tinubu, describing the President as committed to addressing the security and economic challenges confronting the nation
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