Gov Mutfwang Assures Plateau People of Good Governance

From  Tongnaan Bawa, Jos

Plateau State Governor  Caleb Mutfwang has pledged his administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises of Good Governance made to the people of the state.

The Governor made the assurance on Sunday during an inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service for his victory at the Polls and reaffirmation at the Supreme Court held at Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos.

“I will ensure the Fulfillment 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 the enablement 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 Caleb Mutfwang also added that he almost gave up when the Appeal Court overturned his victory at the election petitions tribunal.

He said that particularly all the gangs up and frustrations he faced following the Supreme Court hearing were so overwhelming that at a point he wanted to throw in the towel, but he 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, especially the roles of the correspondents in Plateau state and their senior editors for upholding the truth and demonstrating that they are truly the fourth estate of the realm

Mutfwang said, “The honour to serve Plateau state given to me by God is not one that I will take for granted. I almost gave up, but God assured me of victory. Thank God for those who stood up for us with prayers. If not for the prayers, the enemy would have swept us off, especially with the huge gang up against us. I know that with God all things are possible. God who brought us thus far will not abandon us. God who fed thousands with five loaves and two fishes will always leave an overflow.”

The governor thanked all those who provided counsel in one form or the other and promised to work together with all the sacked members of the state and national assembly who were sacked by the Appeal Court.

On the role of the media, Mutfwang said, “I thank the media for demonstrating capacity without measure. You have shown that you’re truly the fourth estate of the realm. I salute the courage of the correspondents in Plateau and their senior editors for fighting that justice prevailed. Above all gave glory to God.

The chairman of the Plateau State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Emirs and Gbong Gwom Jos His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, bemoaned the discord in Plateau State and called on the people to close ranks.

He said, “There is a lot of discord in Plateau state and in as much as we fail to reconcile our differences, our prayers today would have been in vain. The Christianity we are practising today is saying and not doing. We have to practise what we say for our state to move forward.”

Former Governor of the state,  Sen. Jonah Jang, appealed to those who have not accepted Christ on the Plateau to do so with the judgment of the Supreme Court.

He said, “I want to appeal to those who have not accepted that by this judgment, they will accept Christ. Christ has heard our prayers, but I want to tell you to surrender to Christ. During the crisis, I cried to God and asked him why all these were happening. He told me that your people are stiff-necked. This crisis has not stopped because we have refused to change. If we do, God will take the Fulani attackers away from us.

He prayed to God to assist the governor and his cabinet in the service of the state.

Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Polycarp Lubo, to utilise the victory for the service of God. He prayed to God to guide the administration of Mutfwang.

The guest preacher, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, taking his reading from the book of Luke 17: 11- 15, said Thanksgiving to God is significant because with that symbol, God does more beyond one’s expectations. He gave an illustration of the ten lepers in the Holy Bible that were healed by Jesus Christ, but only one returned to give thanks.

He explained that because of that single act, God will restore all that  Plateau  State has lost in the past.

“Plateau state is healed and made whole. Everything that has been stolen has been restored, the affliction is ended and can never arise again, all that the enemy has stolen is restored ” Adding from Revelation 21:5, he maintained that everything shall be new by Lord God Almighty from today, Sunday, 21st January, 2024.

Bishop Oke prayed for the success of the Caleb Mutfwang’s administration and the return of peace in the state. He also appealed to the Plateau people to close ranks and allow peace to prevail in the state.

Among those who attended the interdenominational Church service were former Military administrator, Gen. Lawrence Onoja, former governor of Adamawa state, Boni Haruna, Prof. Jerry Gana, former members of the state and national assembly, serving members of the state legislature, led by the Speaker, Gabriel Dewan,

Prof. Mary Solomon Lar, wife of the first civilian Governor of Plateau State amongst others.

Indeed the stadium was full as residents of the state from all walks of life trooped out to thank God for the victory of the Mutfwang.

Highlights of the Thanksgiving were prayers for the peace and socio-economic development of Plateau, people of the state, Nigeria, victims of attacks and captives/ insurgency and insecurity. Songs ministration from various invited singing groups, guest Artists; Mallam Razphil, Daps and Solomon Lange.

One of the songs Minister, Ezra Jinang who composed the song used during the campaign of Governor Mutfwang, got an instant appointment as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Creativity and Entertainment, A gift of a car from an Associate body and also N500,000 from an individual.

Our correspondent reports that the Muslim community had on Friday equally held prayers for the success of the governor and peace in the state held at the Jos Central Mosque.